Addressing the Gender Gap in Languages: Collaborative approaches to engage the most disaffected boys in the Languages Classroom

“Foreign Languages stand out among the Government's core Ebacc group as the only subject with a large gender divide”

“The Government must urgently clarify how it intends to address the huge gender gap in languages”

Education Policy Institute, 2020

Focused on improving behaviour and engagement of male students in Language lessons, this session will explore the reasons why boys become disengaged in the first place and will offer innovative approaches to overcome these issues. Attendees will receive practical tips and strategies that motivate boys to be positive, interested and active participants in the Languages classroom.

Features of the session:

- Understanding the reasons for the gender gap in Languages

- Discovering collaborative approaches that give boys a platform to succeed

- Exploring practical activities focused on improving the performance and enthusiasm of boys in Language lessons