Boys and Girls Learn Differently
By
Trisha-Ann Matthew
Education 702.22 Seminar in Applied Theory
and Research 1 Spring 2010
 Introduction
 Statement of the Problem
 Research Hypothesis
 Review of Literature
Research has shown that boys are not soaring at the
same rate with girls. In fact our boys are lagging way
behind the girls. Research has found that boys are
unengaged which may result in lower achievement.
This research will attempt to answer the questions:
Does gender matters in teaching? Should boys and girls
be taught differently?
HR1: Over a 5 week period a group of boys and girls
from P.S. X, environment will be changed to
accommodate the way they learn best in attempt to
help them achieve more. Boys will be allowed to sit on
the floor for instructions as well as at their desks to
best engaged them as learners.
 Gurian Institute-helps to provide professional
development to help boys and girls reach their full
potential.
 Howard Gardner’s Theory of multiple intelligenceswhich tells us students learn in many different ways.
 Dr. Leonard Sax-leading theorist in gender differences.
 Coates, Julie and Draves, William, A (2006). Smart Boys; Bad Grades.
 Delisio, Ellen R. (2006)Helping Boys Learn. Education World.
 Kaufmann, Carol (nd) How Boys and Girls Learn Differently. Readers Digest.
 Kelley King and Michael Gurian Teaching to the Minds of Boys: Is something
wrong with the way we're teaching boys? One elementary school thought so
and decided to implement boy-friendly strategies that produced remarkable
results.
 Kurtz, Stanly (2005). Can We Make Boys and Girls Alike? City Journal.
 Newquist, Colleen. The Yin and Yang of Learning Educators Seek Solutions in
Single-Sex Education (1997). Education World.
 Leonard Sax (2006). Six Degrees of Separation: What Teachers Need to Know
about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences.
 Carla Rivera (2006).Single-sex classes on a forward course: More schools in L.A.
and across the nation separate boys and girls. New federal guidelines extend
the leeway.
 Caryl Rivers and Rosalind C. Barnett, CARYL RIVERS We can all learn together:
Single-sex classes are trendy, but there's scant evidence that they improve
academic achievement.
 Tel Aviv University (2008). Keep Boys and Girls Together in Classrooms to
Optimize Learning. ScienceDaily.