Books and Publications
by Abigail Norfleet James
Books:
James, A. N. (2007). Teaching the Male Brain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. [Web address: www.corwinpress.com/booksProdTOC.nav?prodId=Book228945] NOTE: WINNER of the 2007 Gold Award from ForeWord Magazine for the Book of the Year in Education!
James, A.N. (2009). Teaching the Female Brain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. [Web address: www.corwinpress.com/booksProdDesc.nav?contribId=535727&prodId=Book232288]
Reviews:
-- Wendy M. Pearre, Lower School Head (K-4), "Every child needs just one caring educator in their lives. James is that champion for boys. Using research-based strategies, this book unlocks the mystery of how boys learn."
-- Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools
"James' book provides the background science and sociology as a framework to explore what we know to be the case, that boys on the whole learn differently than girls. From the revealing vignettes that begin each chapter to the pedagogy of what works, this book should become the practical guide for all of us interested in helping boys succeed."
-- Charles M. Stillwell, Headmaster, "A thorough and balanced approach to the research on boys' educational needs. The author's knowledge of current research offers real world, everyday, practical suggestions for teachers who work with male students."
Co-Authored Books:
Howard, L. and James, A.N. (2003). What Principals Need to Know About Teaching…. Differentiated Instruction. Alexandria, VA: National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Journal Publications:
James, A. N. (2007). Gender differences and the teaching of mathematics. Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges, 12 (1).
James, A.N. and Richards, H. (2003). Escaping stereotypes: Educational attitudes of male alumni of single-sex and coed schools. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 4 (2), 136-148.
Farace, E., James, A.N., and Alves, W. M. (2001). How does the fairer sex fare? Journal of Neurosurgery, 94, 863-864.