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Christine Skelton

Researcher at University of Birmingham

Publications -  56
Citations -  3735

Christine Skelton is an academic researcher from University of Birmingham. The author has contributed to research in topics: Masculinity & Primary education. The author has an hindex of 30, co-authored 54 publications receiving 3587 citations. Previous affiliations of Christine Skelton include University of Roehampton & Newcastle University.

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Schooling the Boys: Masculinities and Primary Education

TL;DR: A history of boys' schooling Theorizing masculinities Boys and primary schools a feminist perspective Part two Primary schools and local communities Being a (school) boy Male teachers and primary school Heterosexuality in the primary classroom Conclusion References Index as mentioned in this paper
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Reassessing Gender and Achievement: Questioning Contemporary Key Debates

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explain gender differences in achievement: Explanation 1 - boys and girls are born with different interests, motivations and abilities Explanation 2 - Boys and girls have different learning styles Explanation 3 - Schools are 'feminized' and this disadvantages boys Explanation 4 - Assessment procedures and teaching practices are biased towards girls Explanation 5 - That pupils' constructions of gender manifest in different behaviours which impact on achievement 6. What Has Happened to the Girls? 7. The Future for Boys and Girls? (Re)constructions of Gender and achievement 8.
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The SAGE Handbook of Gender and Education

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the nature of gender in early years education and the role of gender roles in the early years of a child's education in primary and secondary school.
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The ‘feminisation of schooling’ or ‘re-masculinising’ primary education?

TL;DR: Carrington et al. as discussed by the authors explored the findings of a national survey of student primary teachers towards gender roles and schooling and found that the views of the students indicated accordance with the idea that primary schools are feminised and feminising environments.