Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to re-engage boys in learning

The video discusses the challenges boys face in the current educational system, highlighting gender stereotypes, statistical disparities, and the impact of zero tolerance policies. It emphasizes the need for more male teachers, a less compressed curriculum, and better engagement strategies, such as designing educational games. The video also acknowledges the ongoing needs of girls in education and suggests adopting successful strategies from girls' programs to support boys.

What is one of the main issues boys face in schools according to the introduction?

• They are more likely to be suspended or expelled.

• They excel in all subjects.

• They are less interested in sports.

• They have more female teachers.

What does the speaker suggest we can learn from initiatives for girls in STEM?

• They are only for girls.

• They are not effective.

• They can be adapted to support boys.

• They should be ignored.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for boys' disengagement in schools?

• Zero tolerance policies

• Excessive homework

• Lack of male teachers

• Compression of the curriculum

How does the speaker suggest we can make educational games more engaging for boys?

• By making them more like flashcards

• By reducing their complexity

• By incorporating rich narratives

• By adding more violence

What is a proposed solution to address the lack of male teachers in schools?

• Eliminating teacher training programs

• Hiring more female teachers

• Increasing male teacher presence

• Reducing teacher salaries

What is the speaker's view on zero tolerance policies?

• They are too strict.

• They are perfect as they are.

• They are too lenient.

• They should be eliminated entirely.

What does the speaker suggest about the current curriculum for young children?

• It is too relaxed.

• It is too compressed.

• It is only challenging for girls.

• It is perfectly balanced.

What is the speaker's recommendation for changing teacher attitudes?

• Eliminating all forms of gaming

• Focusing solely on girls' education

• Promoting acceptance of boy cultures

• Encouraging teachers to ignore boys' interests

What is the potential consequence if boys' educational needs are not addressed?

• Boys will excel in all subjects.

• Boys will feel that school is not for them.

• Boys will become more interested in reading.

• Boys will have no interest in sports.

What is the ultimate goal of the proposed changes in the educational system?

• To make schools exclusively for girls

• To eliminate all forms of gaming

• To ensure boys leave school feeling smart

• To increase the number of expelled students