2019-20 IBSC Action Research Program
Developing Agency: Boy Voice and Choice
Videos
Get a glimpse in the videos below of the amazing research conducted worldwide in boys' schools by the action researchers who engaged in the 2019-20 IBSC Action Research program. We thank them for investigating these important topics so our community can learn the best ways to educate boys.
| 4C Action Plans: A Pathway to Self-Efficacy Greg Ryerson, Crescent School (Canada) |
| Academic Self-Regulation and the Power of Peers: Developing Academic Self-Regulation and Interest in an Algebra II Honors Class Caroline Dengler, St. Paul's School for Boys (United States) |
| Agency and Authenticity: Fostering Self-Efficacy Through Problem-Based Learning Ashleigh Askew, Hilton College (South Africa) |
| Aloud in the Library: Developing Boys' Self-Efficacy in Physics Inquiry with the Think Aloud Protocol Mari Roughneen, Upper Canada College (Canada) |
Border Walls: How Immigration Discussions Strengthen Boys’ Confidence |
| Boys as Journalists: Creating Agency in a Language Classroom Claire Rey, Shore School (Australia) |
| Boys Using Creative Writing to Showcase Their Voices Daniel Wightman, Scotch College (Australia) |
Bring the Noise! Project-Based Learning to Increase Boys’ Voices in Physical Education |
Building Self-Efficacy Through Collaboration and Class Critiques |
| Chasing Curiosity: Using Autonomy to Promote Boys’ Creativity Andrew Doodson, The Scots College (Australia) |
| Cogito Ergo Sum: Courage and Agency in Ethical Decision-Making Anné Du Plessis, St. John's College (South Africa) |
| Common Ground: Giving Boys a Choice and Voice in the Mentoring Process Andrew McBride, Westlake Boys' High School (New Zealand) |
| Developing Agency by Setting SMART Goals Quique Saiz, Viaró Global School (Spain) |
| Developing Self-Efficacy in Year 10 Boys Through a Collaborative Innovation Task Coadette Low, Rathkeale College (New Zealand) |
| Empowering Boys as Teachers Through Peer Tutoring Luke Rawle, Toowoomba Grammar School (Australia) |
Engaging Grade 11 Boys: Giving Voice Through Choice Design Tasks in Physics |
| Executive Functions: Direct Instruction of the Process of Reading Comprehension Andrew Ayers, Collegiate School (Canada) |
| Failing Forward: The Power of Being Fearless, Not Flawless Stephanie McQuillan, The Southport School (Australia) |
| Finding Their Voices: Directed Discussion, Learning Preferences, and Self-Advocacy for Graduating Boys with IEPs Sebastien Lajoie, Selwyn House School (Canada) |
| Free Will in a Philosophy Classroom: How Choice Drives Engagement Matt Gompels, Harrow School (United Kingdom) |
| Genius Time: Student Choice in Character Education Kate Cowan, Sterling Hall School (Canada) |
| Giving Boys a Voice to Propose Solutions to World Challenges Helen MacDonald, Berwick Grammar School (Australia) |
| Hearing Boys' Voices: Developing Self-Efficacy in Mathematics Through Reflection Suzette Richard, St. Davids' Marist Inanda (South Africa) |
| Inquiry-Based Learning : A Vehicle for Engaging Boys in the Research Process Moira Gundu, St. Alban's College (South Africa) |
| Lessons from the Periphery: Engaging Boys in Core Disciplines Through Increased Student Voice and Choice Raymond Shay, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart (United States) |
| Mental Health Thermometer: Boys Asking Boys John VanDyk, Aquinas College (Australia) |
| The Positive Effects of Including Boys' Voices in Classroom Design Trudy Trehearn-Temlett, St. Stithians Boys' Preparatory School (South Africa) |
Powering Up and Equipping Boys for Tomorrow: Fostering Intellectual Risk-Taking in Mathematics |
| Reflective Power: Boosting Boys’ Metacognition Through Peer Feedback Loops Giovanna Padas, The Hutchins School (Australia) |
| Self-Assessment (and Emojis!) for Deeper Learning in Year Four Boys Carly Nathan, Town School for Boys (United States) |
| Sharing Goals, Building Grit: Goal-Setting Theory's Effect on the Academic Resilience of Boys in Algebra II Abigail Mills, Woodberry Forest School (United States) |
| Student Agency and Portal Technology: A Case for Boys as Curriculum Designers Faith Ward, Gilman School (United States) |
| Student-Directed Formative Tasks: Building Analytical Skills in Senior English Denis McKinnon, St. Kevin's College (Australia) |
| Student-Driven Projects: A Path to Boys’ Environmental Literacy Nicole Fernandes, St. Benedict's College (South Africa) |
| Take Charge: A Self-Determined PBL Program to Develop Self-Efficacy Katy Mellor, St. Stithians Boys' College (South Africa) |
| Walk and Talk: Learning Coaching Skills for Peer Partnerships to Promote Well-Being Pauline Herbommez, Eton College (United Kingdom) |
| We’re a Family: Fostering Community Through Boy Voice and Choice Stephen Krawec, The Allen-Stevenson School (United States) |
| Writing that Matters: Empowered Boys Make a Difference James Eketone, Aldwickbury School (United Kingdom) |