Oh Boy! What are we going to do with all these boys?

05/06/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
United States of America
Room Number: Conference Room B

Summary

*THIS IS AN IN PERSON TRAINING IN COLUMBIA, MO* If men are from Mars, this training will help you learn to understand Martians a bit more. There are truly differences in the brain functioning, how boys interpret messages and learn in different ways. This training will explore those differences as well as talk about discipline techniques that are more effective with boys and strategies that can be used in a classroom setting to help make things less frustrating for the teachers by responding to what boys need.

Description

Presented by: Abby Sites

If men are from Mars, this training will help you learn to understand Martians a bit more. There are truly differences in the brain functioning, how boys interpret messages and learn in different ways. This training will explore those differences as well as talk about discipline techniques that are more effective with boys and strategies that can be used in a classroom setting to help make things less frustrating for the teachers by responding to what boys need.

Participants will understand discipline techniques specific to working with boys, knowledge of the differences between the brain structure and functioning of males and females, and classroom strategies and activities specifically directed towards boys.

  • Child and Youth Growth and Development
  • Learning Environment and Curriculum

  • 1.1.2.c - Identifies different temperaments, personalities, and learning styles.
  • 2.1.3.a - Creates environments and learning experiences to value, affirm, and respect diverse needs and abilities.
  • 2.4.2.c - Adapts activities and interactions to support social and emotional development.