David Francis Taylor
“Not Just Boring Stories”: Reconsidering the Gender Gap for Boys
Georgia State University
article provides summary current research regarding literacy issues boys face offers practices strategies might help bridge literacy gap boys article began result authors sons struggles literacy sharing gabes story teacher researcher examines issues boys face recounts schools failing meet literacy needs many boys united states today survey current research author argues much done bridge literacy gap boys concludes must broaden definitions literacy include boys outofschool literacy experiences interests employ innovative teaching strategies build upon boys interests ways sensitive individual learning pace style well developmental emotional needs may likely instill boys lifelong love reading