Burden of Being a Boy - Bolstering Educational Achievement Emotional Well Being in Young

This is a book for those who are committed to seeing all boys grow and thrive while avoiding what has been termed as toxic male culture.

List of contents

Preface
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1: Growing up Guy: Theories of Male Development
Chapter 2: Failing to Make the Grade: How Boys Struggle to Succeed in School
Chapter 3: Not an Easy Process: Navigating Race, Ethnicity and Gender Identity
Chapter 4: Nurturing Nice Guys: Parenting to Produce Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 5: Off the Couch and onto the Ball Court: Effective Strategies for Mentoring and Counseling Boys
References
About the Authors

About the author

Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.

Summary

This is a book for those who are committed to seeing all boys grow and thrive while avoiding what has been termed as toxic male culture.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Jean, Elizabeth Ed D. Jean, Elizabeth Ed. D Jean, Elizabeth Jean Ed.D, Christine N. Michael, Michael Christine N., Nicholas D. Young, Nicholas D. Michael Young
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781475851403
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-5140-3
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Administration / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies