ABSTRACT
Male and female brains differ in terms of hemispheric organization. In general, female brains communicate more effectively across the left and right hemisphere. The differences in how boys and girls learn can also be attributed to the type of nurturing they have experienced. If there are differences in attainment between boys and girls it might be because teachers are not coming to terms with these differences and addressing them effectively so that actual attainment starts to match predicted attainment for boys and girls. Research and anecdotal evidence from schools suggests that boys enjoy and suit active learning the most as it energises, engages quickly and sustains concentration. There is evidence that boys feel that school is too content driven and that learning lacks relevance to their lives. Feedback is especially important to boys. Boys thrive on productive and stimulating relationships with their teachers whether this is implicitly or explicitly demonstrated.
