05-02-2011, 02:51 AM
Alexander Trafford Wrote:Some children mature faster, and you're definitely missing the point. Young boys children learn about the world through exploration, rather than being taught, so the very nature of a classroom-style teaching may be counter to the learning habits of normal, young boys children.
Fixed that for you.
If classroom-style teaching is so "feminine" and explicitly counter to the learning styles of boys, then women would dominate the workforce, particularly the STEM fields.
This is simply not the case.
On that note, from discussions I've had with education majors and educators, adapting lesson plans to incorporate multiple learning styles is highly encouraged for teachers today because it helps learners of every style. Even when I was still in high school, teachers pushed exploration and discussions on top of traditional lectures and essays.
In regards to what Piper said, asking a person with ADHD to learn when to sit quietly is no different than teaching a person with autism the meaning of facial expressions and proper behavior using flashcards. There's a big difference between saying "I have ADHD and have difficulty focusing" and "I have ADHD and cannot focus." The first person is likely taking initiative to incorporate into society, while the second is using their diagnosis as a crutch and an excuse not to.
Autism flashcards:
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
If life gives you lemons, hand them to me!
I've got a great recipe for lemon meringue pie.
If life gives you lemons, hand them to me!
I've got a great recipe for lemon meringue pie.

