Exploring Boys' Education International Boys' Schools Coalition

This bonus segment of Season 5, Episode 5, explores the unique challenges and opportunities of fostering well-being in boys' boarding environments. In this segment Bott and Robinson emphasize the need to use every moment of residential life to build relationships and encourage healthy norms.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.

In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education podcast, unpack the critical role of well-being in boys' education as David Bott and Justin Robinson from The Wellbeing Distillery share actionable strategies for educators to create supportive, honest, safe, brave, and relational school environments that foster resilience and emotional intelligence in boys.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.

In the latest IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast episode, Laura Sabo and Justine Kolliou delve into fostering inclusivity and understanding in boys' education. As lower school librarian and academic research coordinator at St. Christopher's School (United States), Sabo discusses her role in promoting a research culture and leading action research in boys' education. As head of Indigenous education at The Scots College (Australia), Kolliou shares her groundbreaking work in supporting Indigenous Australian boys, focusing on pastoral care, academic needs, and cultural connectedness. This episode offers deep insights into innovative educational practices and the importance of culturally inclusive environments in boys' schools, providing valuable perspectives for educators worldwide.

Access Kolliou’s award-winning report and other top projects from the 2022-23 IBSC Action Research cohort on the IBSC Website.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Mark Dowley from Brighton Grammar School (Australia) shares his expertise on managing classroom attention and behavior in boys' schools. He discusses strategies for engaging energetic or distracted boys, effective ways to handle challenges to authority, and the importance of clear instruction. Dowley also debunks common myths about boys’ behavior, particularly those related to testosterone, and emphasizes the role of positive reinforcement and strong teacher-student relationships in shaping boys' development. This episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice for educators seeking to better understand and guide boys on their educational journey.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Gabrielle Mace of St. Augustine’s College (Australia) and Pooja Mathur of The King’s School (Australia) discuss the reasons why boys may feel reluctant to read, including societal factors at play. Discover the cognitive and emotional benefits reading offers boys and learn about strategies educators can employ to foster a reading habit. Explore the evolving role of school libraries and librarians in shaping boys' literary journeys, especially amid the pull of digital distractions.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on masculinity and learn about the mind-body connection in boys. With a focus on the strength-based approach, this two-part episode offers a deep dive into nurturing the mental and physical well-being of boys.

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IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni.