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Taylor, Beth

Issue Date

2010

Educational Level

ISCED Level 0 Early childhood education

Geographical Setting

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the study was to narrow the gender gap in writing achievement by raising standards in boys' writing and increasing their motivation and confidence.

Aims: The main aim of the project was to narrow the gender gap in writing achievement by raising standards in boys' writing and increasing their motivation and confidence.

Methods: The participants included administrative and support staff, headteachers, National Strategies consultants, senior leadership teams, teachers, and external agencies. They were supported by CLLD Consultant training, Lead school presentations, networking with other teachers, sharing experiences and resources, and support and advice from an ICT adviser. Teachers attended 3 full days of training and had 3 days of non-contact time to work on the project. They adapted the environment and incorporated boy-friendly strategies to motivate boys to write. They used logs, interviews, observations, and pupils' work to measure progress.

Findings: The main findings of the Boys' Writing Project were that boys' confidence and enthusiasm for writing increased, and teachers improved their environments to support mark making and motivate boys to write.

Implications: The findings of this project suggest that providing boys with purposeful opportunities to write, using boy-friendly strategies and adapting the environment to support mark making can increase boys' confidence and motivation to write.

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Primary education , Communication, language and literacy

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