Learning Differences in Boys & Girls
EDUC 600
2 CREDITS
$280
Instructor: Dewey Walsh, Ed.D.
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Correspondence
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $100 + Partner Course Fee: $180
Course Description:
This course will provide information on the learning differences between boys and girls. The text and readings will address a number of areas in which boys and girls differ in learning, brain function and language development.
Objective:
Participation in this course will be provided with research and information to help in developing a background for planning gender based classroom activities, strategies, and other innovations.
Text:
The required text is: Gurian, M, and Ballew, A, (2003). The boys and girls learn differently. Action Guide for Teachers. CA: Jossey-Bass. Textbook can be ordered from http://www.amazon.com