Part I. The Problem and the Identifiable Issues: 1. The problem; 2. Global and philosophical issues: the big picture; 3. The initial issues; 4. The emerging issues -- Part II. Methodology: 5. Finding an appropriate method -- Part III. What the Boys are Saying: 6. Clear and uniform views; 7. Nobody's listening; 8. What the boys are not saying and what they're saying it's not; 9. Girls get a better deal; 10. Good teachers make all the difference; 11. The downward spiral of disaffection; 12. The curriculum turns out to be what happens in the classroom; 13. Staying on to year 12: a choice between a rock and a hard place; 14. Three versions of a better place; 15. The unrecognized CV: a paradox of achievement -- Part IV. Where to From Here?: First Steps in an Appropriate Response: 16. The challenge is to genuinely listen; 17. The challenge is to accept difference and facilitate diversity -- Appendix A. Student Views Survey
Summary
Listening to the boys: issues and problems influencing school achievement and retention (Flinders University Institute of International Education Research Collection)
Analysis
Secondary education & schools (Australia ) Men's studies Philosophy & theory of education
Notes
ANALYTIC
At head of title : "Studies in comparative and international education, number 5'
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [290]-298)
