One of the session participants at my "Motivating Boy Writers" session at the Leading Learning Conference suggested the work of fellow Canadian, Barry MacDonald. His book "Boy Smarts" arrived today.As is my usual practice, I usually turn to the chapter that grabs me the most. And I'm glad I did.
Chapter 7 is entitled "Improving Boys' Literacy". A couple of pages into this chapter, the author refers to an OFSTED report called, "Yes He Can: Schools Where Boys Write Well". A very good start as I had found this paper last summer during my boys' literacy immersion.
He then goes on to talk about "Multiple Literacies" Here's a quote:
"“boys will benefit if we expand our previous definition of traditional literacy to include multiple literacies; visual and technological literacy.... performing arts, storytelling, music and video.” Page 132.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this chapter and the book. I'm sure I'll learn lots. You can read more about Barry MacDonald's book at his website: http://www.mentoringboys.com/
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Thanks for the recommendation, Kent. I'm going to see if I can find this book at work and give it a read.
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