The Boys and Girls Learn Differently: Action Guide for Teachers Paperback - 2003 - 1st Edition

First line

THE HUMAN BRAIN HAS ONE HUNDRED BILLION NEURONS AND ONE HUNDRED TRILLION connecting cells.

From the rear cover

The landmark book Boys and Girls Learn Differently! outlines the brain-based educational theories and techniques that can be used to transform classrooms and help children learn better. Now The Boys and Girls Learn Differently Action Guide for Teachers presents experiential learning techniques that teachers can use to create an environment and enriched curriculum that take into account the needs of the developing child's brain and allows both boys and girls to gain maximum learning opportunities. This important and easy-to-use guide is based on the latest scientific scholarship on the differences between boy's and girl's brains, neurological development, hormonal effects, behavior, and learning needs and offers information on what all children need to be able to learn effectively. Michael Gurian and his colleagues applied these recent discoveries in the field during a two-year Gurian Institute pilot program in Missouri that led to measurably better academic performance and improved behavior.

Praise for Boys and Girls Learn Differently!

"Guidance on how to create 'ultimate classrooms' at all grade levels."
-- Chicago Tribune

"Calls for many changes if we are to make schools the best that they can be."
-- American Secondary Education

"Provides guidelines for brain-based innovations that will motivate and inspire everyone-- teachers, parents, policymakers, and caretakers-- interested in educating kids."
-- The African Sun Times

"Combines theory and practical suggestions in an effective, readable text. Recommended."
-- Library Talk