Helping Boys Learn: 6 Secrets for Teaching Boys in the Classroom: Teacher Edition - Paperback

by Edmond J. Dixon (Author)

This easy-to read and practical book gives what they need turn unmotivated, underachieving boys into focused and successful learning leaders Based on the author's 30+ years of experience as a teacher, principal, researcher, and parent of boys, Helping Boys Learn has effective solutions to many of the most pressing problems for boys and their teachers face in school. In this book, you will discover how to use these 6 Secrets to help boys sit still and stay focused, avoid distractions and stay on task, complete work without nagging and put forth their best effort in schoolwork. The information and strategies help you to put your male students on the pathway to becoming passionate, committed successful learners in your classroom

Author Biography

A pioneer in the field of cognitive-kinesthetics for learning, Edmond J. Dixon, Ph.D., is a human development specialist with more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, writer, researcher - and parent of boys! His previous books, "KEEN For Learning" and "Literacy Through Drama," have been used by educators to improve classroom learning. He has now developed the 6 Secrets of Boys Learning, a trademarked approach which is based on neuroscience research and testing with more than 50, 000 children. A dynamic and popular presenter, he has speaks to parents and teachers throughout North America on education and human development topics.