TOOL KIT

Working With Boys Tool Kit

This 10-lesson work plan is a suggested sequence for exploring and discussing the themes in the Working With Boys Tool Kit. You may undertake these lessons alone or with a group, and you may set your own pace.

Lesson 1: Introductory Reading:
Boys, Masculinities, and Emotional Development
Understanding Boys, Development of Emotions, Rites of Passage, The Search for Masculinity, Many Ways to Be a Man, Hiding Their Tender Selves, Emotionally Strong Boys,
Lesson 2: Discussion: Why Work With Boys
Tests of Courage, Boys Power Chart, Expect Respect,
Lesson 3: Applying a Communicative Approach
Addressing Barriers to Learning,
Lesson 4: In The Classroom:
Good Practices and Programs, Understanding Boys,
Lesson 5: Active Roles:
What Boys Can Do, Boys Literacy,
Lesson 6: Work with Young Men
Serving as a Role Model, Good Practice,
Lesson 7: Working In Schools
Boys in School, Is School a Bad Fit for Boys, School Violence,
Lesson 8: Boys Aggression
Understanding Boy Aggression, School Violence, Bullying Prevention, Active or Aggressive Boys, What We Can Do, Practical Strategies,
Lesson 9: Readings:
Build Partnerships, Boys to Men Books to Read, Videography, Fiction Links,
Lesson 10: Mentoring Programs:
Build Partnerships, Logical Solutions, Questions and Answers