Pt. I. The rhetoric and the reality of 'boys' underachievement' -- 1. 'Boys' underachievement' : the evidence -- 2. 'Boys' underachievement' : the explanations -- Pt. II. Theorising boys and masculinities in the early years -- 3. Vygotsky, Bourdieu and the social contexts of young children's development -- Pt. III. Case studies of young boys and schooling -- 4. Worlds apart : introducing South Park and North Parade -- 5. Home-school relations in South Park -- 6. 'Fish in water' : the schooling habitus of young middle class boys -- 7. Home-school relations in North Parade -- 8. 'Fish out of water' : the schooling habitus of young working class boys -- Pt. IV. Implications for practice -- 9. Conclusions : working with young boys
Summary
"Boys and Schooling in the Early Years represents the first major study of its kind to focus specifically on young boys and achievement. It makes a powerful argument for the need to begin tackling the problem of boy's lower educational performance in the early years." "This is essential reading for all those working in the early years, who are concerned about boys' lower levels of achievement, and want to know what they can do about it."--BOOK JACKET
Analysis
United Kingdom
Notes
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-251) and index
