Bright Beginnings for Boys

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Authors Debby Zambo and William G. Brozo assert that
literacy—or more pointedly, aliteracy—lies at the heart of
what's become known as the boy crisis in U.S. schools:
Many boys become disengaged in school because they don't
read; they don't read because they don't have positive literacy
experiences in the early years of school or at home.
But Zambo and Brozo offer great hope! Bright Beginnings
for Boys presents extensive research about how boys develop
and learn in grades K-3, then suggests ways to harness their
unique abilities and interests to get boys excited about reading
and put them on the road to school success.
Furthermore, this book demonstrates how you can teach
with picture books that contain messages of positive male
values—such as responsibility, courage, honesty, respect, and
tolerance—and not only help boys become more engaged
learners, but also give them a more realistic, constructive view
of what it means to be male in today's world. In these... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Authors Debby Zambo and William G. Brozo assert that
literacy—or more pointedly, aliteracy—lies at the heart of
what's become known as the boy crisis in U.S. schools:
Many boys become disengaged in school because they don't
read; they don't read because they don't have positive literacy
experiences in the early years of school or at home.
But Zambo and Brozo offer great hope! Bright Beginnings
for Boys presents extensive research about how boys develop
and learn in grades K-3, then suggests ways to harness their
unique abilities and interests to get boys excited about reading
and put them on the road to school success.
Furthermore, this book demonstrates how you can teach
with picture books that contain messages of positive male
values—such as responsibility, courage, honesty, respect, and
tolerance—and not only help boys become more engaged
learners, but also give them a more realistic, constructive view
of what it means to be male in today's world. In these pages,
you'll learn
• Simple ways to structure your classroom to meet boys'
cognitive and emotional needs
• Proven ideas for capturing boys' attention and interest
• Practical suggestions for getting family and community
members involved in boys' literacy development
Plus, an extensive appendix of engaging picture books
specifically for boys will help you implement these ideas
right away.
Safe;
Debby Zambo is an assistant professor in the College
of Teacher Education and Leadership at Arizona State
University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
William G. Brozo is a professor of literacy at George Mason
University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Vissza