Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts

Writers of the book 'Boys Don't Try? - Rethinking Masculinity in Schools', a guide for teachers teaching boys in the modern setting, Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts, discuss the issues that they highlight in their ground-breaking book.

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6: Sex and Sexism

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

07/23/20 • 70 min

James, Mark and Matt are joined by a special guest to discuss this particular minefield and how schools can start to tackle it, but not before Matt and Mark have had a fight over intellectualism and James his plugged his band.

BONUS EPISODE: How Not To Write an Edubook!

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

07/06/20 • 30 min

In this slightly frivolous mid-season special, Matt and Mark give their top tips on how to write an edubook. Amongst some jovial nonsense, there are some nuggets of advice in here....

5: Expectations

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

06/22/20 • 61 min

Matt, Mark and James discuss the importance of high expectations in getting boys to achieve academically, via a chat about James Bond and role models.

4: Mental Health

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

06/03/20 • 48 min

Matt, Mark and James discuss the pressures on men that lead to the extraordinary stats regarding mens' mental health and try to come up with some solutions to the problem of boys not talking about their feelings.

3. Peer Pressure

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

05/19/20 • 50 min

Matt, mark and James discuss the impact of the need for popularity and acceptance on our behaviours, particularly for boys - and Mark makes several Literature references!

2: Disadvantaged Children

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

05/02/20 • 56 min

Matt and Mark chat to James about the issues surrounding disadvantaged students - starting with what to call them, but taking in the problem of university as an aspiration and how class affects the classroom.

1: The Engagement Myth

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast

04/20/20 • 60 min

Matt and Mark chat to James about engaging boys and the pitfalls of trying to make everything relevant.

FAQ

How many episodes does Boys Don't Try - The Podcast have?

Boys Don't Try - The Podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does Boys Don't Try - The Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Boys Don't Try - The Podcast?

The episode title '6: Sex and Sexism' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Boys Don't Try - The Podcast?

The average episode length on Boys Don't Try - The Podcast is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Boys Don't Try - The Podcast released?

Episodes of Boys Don't Try - The Podcast are typically released every 16 days, 14 hours.

When was the first episode of Boys Don't Try - The Podcast?

The first episode of Boys Don't Try - The Podcast was released on Apr 20, 2020.

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