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Author:   William G. Brozo (George Mason University, Virginia)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781108724272

ISBN 10:   1108724272
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   23 May 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Boys' reading and learning: identifying the issues; 2. Boys and literacy: a closer look; 3. Boys' masculinities and identities: evidence and practice; 4. Socio-economics and boys: evidence and practice; 5. Immigrant and new language learner boys: evidence and practice; 6. Literacy engagement and boys: evidence and practice; 7. Boys and new literacies: evidence and practice; 8. Boys and writing: evidence and practice.

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'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago 'There are clear goals at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a theoretical framing of the issue under discussion. A 'Boys in the Real World' section of each chapter provides a case study, along with prompts for discussion. Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices', offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice 'Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices,' offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice 'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago 'There are clear goals at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a theoretical framing of the issue under discussion. A 'Boys in the Real World' section of each chapter provides a case study, along with prompts for discussion. Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices', offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice 'Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices,' offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice

'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago 'There are clear goals at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a theoretical framing of the issue under discussion. A 'Boys in the Real World' section of each chapter provides a case study, along with prompts for discussion. Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices', offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice 'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago 'There are clear goals at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a theoretical framing of the issue under discussion. A 'Boys in the Real World' section of each chapter provides a case study, along with prompts for discussion. Chapters provide rich description of 'promising programs and practices', offering practical insight on research-based teaching methodologies in an engaging narrative voice. Each chapter ends with significant points for educators to bear in mind.' M. B. Hopkins, Choice

'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago 'Debates about boys falling behind in school, mostly due to poor literacy skills, tend to become shrill - a boys versus girls quarrel. That's why William G. Brozo's voice is so valuable. He brings scientific light, not polemic heat, to the discussion and lays out valuable and unique advice for both parents and educators.' Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail 'William G. Brozo has written a wonderfully nuanced book about the complex relationship between school-aged boys and reading. I commend him for his insightful work and recommend this book to school administrators, librarians, teachers, and parents, who have boys in their schools, their families, and their lives.' Peg Tyre, education journalist, author of two books on education and Director of Strategy for The Edwin Gould Foundation 'Acknowledging the multiple identities that shape the lives of adolescent boys, this book provides a roadmap and call to arms to advance their literacy development using engaging texts, practices, and programs. William G. Brozo has given the field of literacy another gift.' Alfred W. Tatum, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago

Author Information

William G. Brozo is Professor of Literacy in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University, Virginia. On the Learning Metrics Task Force, he helped establish global learning and assessment standards and he contributes to iLit, a digital program for struggling adolescent readers.

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