{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"23017097","dateCreated":"1271721993","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MrRG","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MrRG","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1265683777\/MrRG-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/valleyschool.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/23017097"},"dateDigested":1532288679,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Educating Boys","description":"In what ways do you support boys learning?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"23018177","body":"No answers but more questions: (all in general terms of course)
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\nDo you believe that boys learn differently to girls?
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\nAre you set up to understand and work in areas that interest boys?
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\nDo you know what interests boys? is this different to girls?
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\nWhat strengths do boys bring to your room?
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\nIs the system we generally operate under set up to fail boys?
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\nWhat skills do pupils in your class have to be good at to succeed in your teaching programme? Are these skills in areas of boys strengths?","dateCreated":"1271723154","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MrRG","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MrRG","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1265683777\/MrRG-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025853","body":"Making learning experiences tactile as often as possible. Having regular, short exercise breaks. Consistent consequences and rewards. Making the classroom boy friendly by having things in it that will interest them. Have a clear model and then supporting them in their attempt.
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\nBoys bring creativity to classrooms and can think outside the box.","dateCreated":"1271734066","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"suzann1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/suzann1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025865","body":"We set clear boundaries and expectations and we are consistent in how we reinforce these.
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\nWe coach through breaking it down to the skills needed and teach these and we provide motivation to students.
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\nKeep it real and relevant.","dateCreated":"1271734076","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"heidib13","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/heidib13","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025871","body":"Yes we do think that boys learn differently than girls, generally speaking. Boys tend to be more kinesthetic in their learning and more hands on, they like to do rather than listen. We agree that they feel more secure with clear boundaries. Boys enjoy competitive activities, either against a target or other students. Interest topics gain more attention for the boys especially in reading and writing.","dateCreated":"1271734081","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Mister_Wiz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Mister_Wiz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1392353486\/Mister_Wiz-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025875","body":"Provide resources that appeal to boys. Set clear boundaries and expectations to do set task. Provide support but allow them to solve problems themselves.","dateCreated":"1271734090","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Maleine","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Maleine","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025887","body":"- Setting clear expectations and boundaries<\/li>
- Recognising that boys need to burn off energy<\/li>
- Create a competitive environment within their learning<\/li>
- Develop hands on learning activities<\/li><\/ul>","dateCreated":"1271734106","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"linmaj","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/linmaj","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1421261547\/linmaj-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"23025899","body":"We set clear boundaries of expectations and behaviour. We provide meaningful contexts in different areas of the curriculum to capture and hold their interest.","dateCreated":"1271734141","smartDate":"Apr 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MissMcKendry","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MissMcKendry","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1285101619\/MissMcKendry-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"26576567","body":"Can women successfully "grow" boys? How important is it for boys to learn from males?","dateCreated":"1283378246","smartDate":"Sep 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MrRG","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MrRG","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1265683777\/MrRG-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"21850255","dateCreated":"1269210459","smartDate":"Mar 21, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MrRG","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MrRG","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1265683777\/MrRG-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/valleyschool.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/21850255"},"dateDigested":1532288679,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"E- Learning barriers","description":"Use this discussion thread to expand on the ideas you have posted on Wallwisher.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"21851851","body":"Very simple things such as keyboard speed can become very frustrating as you add content to sites or prepare resources for others. Many (older)people have developed bad habits with one finger "bashng". Is it worthwhile trying to re-train with correct finger use and eventually greater typing speed? Or do we persevere with what we do and wait for better voice recognition applications? In he meantime we have to have at least a workable relationship with our keyboard.","dateCreated":"1269213913","smartDate":"Mar 21, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MrRG","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MrRG","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1265683777\/MrRG-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"21914229","body":"I think typing wiht one hand that works OK with one finger on other hand is OK for me!","dateCreated":"1269314512","smartDate":"Mar 22, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Mister_Wiz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Mister_Wiz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1392353486\/Mister_Wiz-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}