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Informationen zum Autor Frances R. Spielhagen, Ph.D., is associate professor of education and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Development at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY. Dr. Spielhagen is Editor-in-Chief of the Middle Grades Research Journal. Klappentext This book examines the history of single-sex classes and legislation that has over time evolved to render the reform legal, even though it continues to be subject to public scrutiny and litigation. The book also provides insights into the social, religious, and cultural contexts that set the stage for the growing popularity of single-sex education over the last decade. This excellent edited volume is a must-have resource for any educator interested in single-sex classes and education. This focused, balanced book is a must-read comprehensive introduction to the nuances, complexities and successes of single-sex classes!--Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Zusammenfassung This book examines the history of single-sex classes and legislation that has over time evolved to render the reform legal, even though it continues to be subject to public scrutiny and litigation. The book also provides insights into the social, religious, and cultural conte... Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface: The Debate Continues: Single Sex Classes in the 21st CenturyFrances SpielhagenIntroduction to the Second EditionFrances SpielhagenContext and BackgroundChapter 1-School choice -- or threat to civil liberties?Frances Spielhagen and Robin KohlChapter 2-Do boys and girls learn differently? Implications for practiceMichael Gurian Chapter 3-Bullying and Single-Sex classesFrances Spielhagen and Vivian MilczarskiChapter 4-Single-sex parochial schools for Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic Children: Why, or why not?Bruce CooperEarly Research Chapter 5-Jumping into the fray: How to implement single sex classesDeborah Marks and C. Sloan BurnsChapter 6-Bumps along the way: Mistakes made and lessons learnedSuzanne Schwarz-McCotterChapter 7-Going the distance: Strategies for teacher preparationMargaret FerraraChapter 8-Does it all add up? Single sex classes and student achievement Frances SpielhagenChapter 9-Good news and bad news: Student behavior in single sex classesMargaret Ferrara and Peter FerraraChapter 10-Having it our way: Students speak out on single sex classesFrances SpielhagenChapter 11-The Influence of Classroom Dynamics on Teachers' Decisions to Provide Single Gender Mathematics and Science Classes in Middle SchoolKaren B. RogersChapter 12- The view from the trenches: Teachers evaluate single-sex classesFrances R. SpielhagenChapter 13-"We've always done it this way." Single sex classes in KenyaRobin KohlSynthesis and ResourcesChapter 14-Now what? Implications for practiceKaren Rogers Chapter 15-Resources on bullying Vivian Milczarski...
