Considerations for when boys have conflicts.
a. Observe a teacher who intervenes when one or more boys is
experiencing a conflict. Which of the guidance intervention guidelines for boys
listed in the chapter did the teacher use? Which of the guidelines did the
teacher not use? In guidance terms (teaching, not punishing), assess the
outcome of the intervention. Compare your findings to ideas from the chapter.
b. Interview a teacher you think has gone beyond the boy
behavior stereotypes and works well with boys in the classroom. Ask about steps
the teacher takes to ensure that the curriculum is developmentally appropriate
for all children in the class, including active boys. Ask about steps the
teacher takes when intervening with boys to ensure that the outcome “teaches
rather than punishes.” Compare the teacher’s responses to ideas from the
chapter.
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