Acknowledgments.Introduction.Applying Brain Based Research.Boys and Girls Learn Differently!Using this Guide.The Contents of this Guide.1. Background: how the brain learns.Inherent Differences Between Boys' and Girls' Brains.Developmental and Structural Differences.Chemical and Hormonal Differences.Functional Differences.Differences in Processing Emotion.Why There are Differences Between Male and Female Brains.A Brief History of Brain Differences.Hormones in Utero and at Puberty.How Brain Based Differences Affect Boys and Girls.Learning Style Differences.Learning Differences and the Intelligences.Applying Brain Based Gender Research.Academic Performance and Classroom Behavior.Reading and Writing Competence.Test Scores.Psychological, Learning, and Behavioral Disorders.Maturity, Discipline, and Behavior.Educational Aspirations.Athletics and Extracurricular Activities.Cultural Gender Bias.Sexual Abuse and Violence.2. Bonding and Attachment.Preschool and Kindergarten.Handling Children's Emotional Stress.Bonding and Attachment Solutions.Elementary School.Bonding and Attachment Activities.Handling Students' Emotional Stress.The Role of the Mentor.Middle School.The Early Adolescent's Drop in Self Esteem.Handling Students' Emotional Stress.Community Collaboration.High School.Showing Interest in Students.Communication and Conflict Resolution.Peer Leadership, Not Peer Pressure.Mentoring.3. Discipline and Related Issues.Boys and Aggression Nurturance.Preschool and Kindergarten.Dealing with Aggressive Behavior.Elementary School.Learning from Past Mistakes.Discipline Techniques After an Offending Act.Techniques to Prevent Undisciplined Behavior.Conflict and Anger Management.Motivational Techniques.Character Education.Dealing with Cruelty, Hazing, and Violence.The Role of Media.Middle School.Strategies for Providing Discipline.Community Collaboration.Character Education.High School.Techniques to Prevent Undisciplined Behavior.Character Education and Service Projects.Helping Young Males to Manage Aggression.4. Math, Science, and Spatial Learning.Preschool and Kindergarten.Techniques to Encourage Learning.Self Directed Activities.Integrated Use of the Physical Environment.Games to Encourage Logical Mathematical Thinking.Elementary School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.Using Manipulatives Whenever Possible.Mixing Modalities and Strategies.Use of Computers and Other Media.Middle School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.Boys and Girls Need Some of the Same ThingsComputer Science and Gender in Middle School and High School.High School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.5. Language, Reading, Writing, and Social Science.Preschool and Kindergarten.Using Movement, Manipulatives, and Props.Elementary School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.Using Manipulatives.Providing Various Learning Modalities.Middle School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.High School.Teaching Reading.Teaching Language.Teaching Social Science.6. Physical Learning and Nutrition.The Need for Physical Activity.Preschool and Kindergarten.Developing Fine Motor Skills.The Outdoor Classroom.Elementary School.Movement and Motor Skills.Sports and Athletics.The Outdoor Classroom.Middle School and High School.Sports and Athletics.Mixed Gender Sports.The Outdoor Classroom.Nutrition and Learning.Obesity.Carbohydrates, Proteins, and the School Day.Fatty Acids.7. Special Education.A Program for Reading and Writing.Preschool and Kindergarten.Bonding and School Home Alliances.Use of Psychotropic Medication.Elementary School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.Spatial Stimulants, Movement, and Multisensory Approaches.The Multisensory Approach to Reading Problems.Middle School.Factors in the Need for Special Education.Techniques to Encourage Learning.The Underachiever.High School.Techniques to Encourage Learning.8. Planning Your Own Experiential Activities.Introducing Experiential Learning.The Natural Learning Process.The Teacher as Facilitator.Experiential Learning Techniques.Important Factors in Planning Experiential Learning.Purpose(s).Students.Timing.Involvement.Preferred Input Modes.Instructions.Modes of Expression.Psychological Safety.Equipment, Manipulatives, and Props.Planning Activities and Games to Enhance Learning.Developmental Themes for Creating Learning Techniques and Activities.9. Structural Innovations.Preschool and Kindergarten.Innovations to Encourage Learning.Parent Involvement Programs.Elementary School.Use of School Time.Class Size and Number of Teachers.Use of Group Dynamics and Group Work.Standardized Testing.Middle School.Separate Sex Education.Psychosocial Education.Rites of Passage.Uniforms and Dress Codes.Other Innovations to Encourage Learning.High School.Class Size.Team Teaching and Homerooms.Use of School Time.Uniforms and Dress Codes.Innovations Students Want.Full Psychosocial Education.Rites of Passage.Counterinnovations.Appendix: Working with Parents.Preschool and Kindergarten.Elementary School.Middle School.High School.References and Resources.Publications.Organizations, Programs, and Services.The Authors.The Gurian Institute.Index.
