A Gendered Choice

Across the U.S. about 500 public schools currently offer single-gender classes or programmes. Hundreds more schools are contemplating separate classes for boys and girls in the wake of the 2006 legislation that allows such programmes to satisfy Title IX requirements. Spearheading the national trend in this direction with over 300 single-gender programmes is South Carolina, where David W. Chadwell was appointed the first state coordinator for single-gender initiatives. In this book, Chadwell lays out for administrators the step-by-step process of implementing single-sex programmes and schools in three stages: designing, initiating, and sustaining. "A Gendered Choice" is a practical, how-to book based upon unique, first-hand experience that interested administrators will want to examine as they contemplate or begin to introduce single-gender programmes in their schools.

ISBN 1412972604   Pages 200 ISBN13 9781412972604 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 408 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc   Published in Thousand Oaks Imprint Corwin Press Inc   Previous ISBN 9780761974499 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 254 Publication date 22 Dec 2009   Width (mm) 178 DEWEY 371.82   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

		List of Tables
		Foreword by Jim Rex
Introduction		Defining Single-Gender Education		1
Pt. I		Considering Single-Gender Education		5
1		Gender Makes a Difference in the Classroom		6
2		What We Know About Single-Gender Programs		25
3		Political Opposition to Single-Gender Education		37
4		Frequently Asked Questions		45
Pt. II		Designing a Single-Gender Program		55
5		Rationale and Structure		56
6		Legal Issues and Logistics		69
7		Communication		87
8		Building Community		96
9		Program Price		104
Pt. III		Implementing a Single-Gender Program		111
10		Professional Development		112
11		Program Evaluation		125
12		Sustaining a Single-Gender Program		136
		Reproducible Resources		149
Resource A		Sample Creeds From Single-Sex Schools		150
Resource B		Sample Proposal Form for Creating a Single-Gender Program		151
Resource C		Sample Team-Building Activities for Students		153
Resource D		Organizations for the Learning of Boys and Girls		156
Resource E		Sample Annual Single-Gender Program Review Form		157
Resource F		Sample Letter to Parents to Survey Their Interest		162
		More...
		Index		171

"Single-gender education has reemerged as a sound approach to dealing with the academic issues of both girls and boys. This book provides comprehensive procedures for developing single-gender programs of all types. Chadwell covers every step of the process and points out where the pitfalls lie and how to avoid them. The planning tools at the end of each chapter involve the reader in the process and can serve as activities for workshops as schools and school systems begin the process of designing single-gender programs. This is a comprehensive handbook based on personal experience with developing single-gender educational programs. Chadwell knows what he is talking about not only from personal experience, but also as the statewide coordinator of single-sex initiatives for South Carolina. This is the book to read if you are considering implementing single-gender programs in your school." -- Abigail Norfleet James, Adjunct Professor of Education 20090128 "David W. Chadwell, an ardent activist for single-gender education, brings his passion and expertise to bear within the pages of this important book. It is imperative reading for all who seek to be informed about the viability of single-gender education. It's a must read!" -- Ron Walker, Executive Director 20090213 "David Chadwell's book is a very useful guide for principals and administrators launching single-gender programs." -- Leonard Sax, Executive Director 20090310 "A thoughtful text and practical guide for educators who are considering establishing single-gendered classrooms." -- Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, New York University 20090330 "The author does an excellent job of providing the reader with each of the steps needed to successfully implement this type of program and the foresight to think about many of the questions and concerns that will come up along the way. Administrators following the process outlined in this book will impress teachers, parents, and the board with their well thought-out approach." -- Kathy Tritz- Rhodes, Principal 20091013 "This is a fascinating area and a subject that needs to be explored and researched. With books like this, a more open dialogue can begin, and educators can consider more options for improving the learning curves amongst boys and girls." -- Tara McGuigan, Science Teacher and GATE Teacher 20091013

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