Guest Editorial: Are We Shortchanging Boys?.

Wardle, Francis

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ERIC Number: EJ433411

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Guest Editorial: Are We Shortchanging Boys?

Wardle, Francis

Child Care Information Exchange, n79 p48-51 May-Jun 1991

Discusses the failure of early childhood education to meet the needs of boys. Describes developmental differences between boys and girls, and teacher attitudes towards boys. Suggests actions relating to environment, teacher training, hiring, evaluation, and activities that will meet the needs of boys. Lists characteristics of good early childhood teachers. (SH)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline Problems, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives, Learning Processes, Memory, Sex Differences, Social Development, Special Needs Students, Student Behavior, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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