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Queensland, teachers, students and experts talk about boys' education
Boys are often blamed for disruptive behaviour or having a bad attitude.
Some have low self-esteem, difficulty communicating with others and display
problems at school. Some boys are experiencing learning difficulties and
the literacy gap between boys and girls is increasing. So, what is the
problem facing boys and what can be done to help?
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the House of Representatives Education
Committee will conduct public hearings and a school forum in Brisbane.
The Committee will talk to people from Education Queensland, the Catholic
Education Commission, university faculties of education, school principals,
teachers and students. Topics include the nature and extent of boys'
educational problems, how boys' difficulties relate to broader social
and economic change and which boys are most affected.
Tuesday 20/2/2001 - Public Hearings & School forum:
- 10:30 - 11:15am
Eagleby State School Herses Road (Cnr Fryars Road) Eagleby
- 2:00 - 4:45pm
Woodridge High School (includes school forum) Wembly Road, Woodridge
Wednesday 21/2/1001 - Public Hearings
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices Level 36, Waterfront Plaza 1 Eagle
Street, Brisbane
The House Education Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry
into the education of boys focussing on the social, cultural and educational
factors affecting boys.
Mr Rod Sawford, Deputy Committee Chair, said the complex issues around
the education of boys must be considered thoroughly and sensitively.
"The Committee is determined to give boys' education and the related
issues the thorough consideration they deserve. This is much more complex
than the surrounding debate about whether boys or girls are the winners
in education" Mr Sawford said, "While boys are the major focus of this
inquiry, the Committee is dealing with issues which affect the educational
opportunities and experiences of all primary and high school students.
It is incumbent on us to make sure we do not promote changes that favour
one group of students at the expense of another."
For more details on the Brisbane public hearings, as well as background
information on the inquiry, visit: www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/eewr
For media comment contact Mr Rod Sawford MP, Deputy Chair of
the House Education Committee, on 0418 847 148 or 08 8447 7466
For background information contact the Committee Secretariat on (02)
6277 4573.
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