Educating the 21st Century Man
Transcript of Educating the 21st Century Man
Educating the 21st Century Man
Kerry BrennanHeadmaster, The Roxbury Latin School (MA)
President, IBSC
Brad GioiaHeadmaster, Montgomery Bell Academy
Vice President of the Americas, IBSC
Why a School for Boys?
• Journey from Adolescence to independence positively developed together between parents and school in tandem.
• Global citizens developed through teaching critical skills, especially writing and communication, as well as exposure to ideas and opportunities beyond themselves and their school community.
• Experience adventure, leadership, service and curiosity in ways that stretch and challenge young men.
Why a School for Boys?
• Unique environment develops lifelong relationships with peers and faculty.• Culture of honor, empathy and respect surround the boy in a character-driven
environment.• Breadth of interests explored in ways that promote diversity, empathy and a well-
rounded boy, who participates in and appreciates a wide realm of interests from the arts to athletics.
Boys schools know how boys…
• Learn• Manage time• Forget things• Eat• Play• Feel• Forge healthy relationships
Boys schools celebrate…
• Teamwork• The Arts• Competition and collaboration• Hard work• Excellence
Boys schools develop…
• Leadership• Character• A love for learning• Empathy• Friendships
David FausHeadmaster, St. Paul’s School (MD)
Why do we care?Because we believe our boys can/will be a force of good in the world.Service to others/ part of something bigger then themselves
Why be a gentleman?Good Citizen – purpose of education (Aristotelian)Leads to a better life
10 Eternal truths of the Gentlemanly Life
1. A gentleman says “please” and “thank you”, readily and often.2. A gentleman does not disparage the beliefs of others- whether they relate to
matters of faith, politics, or sports team.3. A gentleman always carries a handkerchief, and is ready to lend it, especially to a
weeping lady, should the need arise.4. A gentleman never allows a door to slam in the face of another person – male or
female, young or old.
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10 Eternal truths of the Gentlemanly Life Continued
6. A gentleman does not make jokes about race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation; neither does he find such jokes amusing.
7. A gentleman knows how to stand in line and how to wait his turn.8. A gentleman is always ready to offer a hearty handshake.9. A gentleman keeps his leather shoes polished and his fingernail clean.10. A gentleman admits when he is wrong.11. A gentleman does not pick a fight.
How To be a Gentleman by John Bridges
What is most important today for our boys?
Where are our boys most vulnerable?
Cultural influences working against boys:• Suicide• Alcohol and drug abuse• Sexual violence / consent• Family systems / structure• Shifting economy• Workplace Competition• Unclear signals about what it means to be a man• Pornography
How do we teach it?
How do we teach it?
• Instill an ethos of respect and trust school wide• Adult modeling• Curriculum – health and wellness• Honor Code• Parent partnering• Assemblies and other gathered occasions• Seizing teachable moments in current events• Rainbow Crusaders – LBGTQ awareness and support
We hope to provide each boy with a tool kit which will enable good decision making.
Some Specifics - Programming
• Distracted Driver Program – students 9 -12 and Parent program• (UMD Shock trauma Center and SPS Grad)• Adolescent Depressions – evening program for Students and Parents• Cyber Bullying Program – students 9 -12 / Parent Program• Healthy Masculinity – 11th– 12th graders (2 days). “What’s it mean to be a man”
(Frank Strasburger –Growing Up – Bowdoin College Men's Group)• One Love Foundation – all school and 11th grade program, Escalator• Brain Development in the Adolescent – student and parent program• Sex and Sexuality – 10th grade, student and parents, Dr. Andrew Sawyer, Univ. of MD.• Transition to College – 12th grade and parents, Loyola University Dean of Freshman
Chris PostHeadmaster, Boys’ Latin School of Maryland
IBSC Board Member
Emotional Health and Personal Well-Being
• Three most destructive words for a boy• Create a culture where our boys are “…remarkably happier than their peers.”• Emphasis on self-awareness and relationship-building, utilizing what we know boys
need• Peer to Peer Mentoring• Rituals: Advisory, Seminars and Retreat Programs• One Love Foundation
Peer to Peer Mentoring
• Changing Family Dynamics• The Genesis of Laker Corps and Laker Buddy• Inter-generational and Intra-generational• Closing Convocation
Rituals: Advisory, Seminars, and Retreat Programs
• Inspiration from lower school ‘homeroom’• Transitional issues• Freshman and Sophomore Seminars• The Senior Retreat
Partnership with the One Love Foundation
• Student led interest• First school-based student club in nation• Emphasis on healthy relationships• School wide “One Laker One Love” Day• Woven into fabric of school life
IBSC 2016-17 EventsUK/Europe Creative and Performing Arts Conference
Royal Grammar School (Guildford, England) – 4 July 2016
Single Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools Online School for Boys Course: 25 July – 19 August 2016
ABSNZ: Senior Leadership in Boys’ Schools Conference for Deputy and Assistant Principals, Developing Character in Young Men
Pullman Hotel, Auckland (New Zealand): 8-9 September 2016
Academic Care: Exploring the Links Between Wellbeing, Resilience and Academic AchievementScotch College Melbourne (Australia): 14 – 15 September 2016
Helping Boys Cope with a Rapidly Changing WorldEton College (Eton, UK) – 28 September 2016
Single Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools Online School for Boys Course: 10 October – 4 November 2016
Building Leadership in Schools for BoysOnline School for Boys Course: 17 October – 11 November 2016
IBSC 2016-17 Events2016 Conference on Coordinate Education
St. Paul’s School for Girls and St. Paul’s School (Baltimore, MD): 22-24 October, 2016
Teachers New to Boys’ Schools Conference The Roxbury Latin School (West Roxbury, MD): 27-27 October, 2016
Admissions and Marketing ConferenceMontgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, TN): 2-3 December 2016
Global Inspiration NetworkOnline School for Boys Course: 1 January 2017
Character Education ConferenceMontgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, TN): 27-28 January 2017
The Family-School Relationship: An Examination and Study of Differing MethodologiesViaró Global School (Barcelona, Spain): 10 March 2017
Africa Regional ConferenceSt. Andrew’s College (Grahamstown, South Africa): March 2017
IBSC 2016-17 EventsTeachers New to Boys Schools
Scots College (Sydney, Australia): 12-13 April 2017
Wellbeing ConferenceCrescent School (Toronto, Canada): 28 April 2017
Enhancing the Lives of Boys through The ArtsSelwyn House (Canada): 4-6 May 2017
2017 ABSNZ Conference for Headmasters and Head BoysNew Zealand, May 2017
2017 IBSC Annual Conference, Beyond Innovation: Creativity, Discovery, & Engagement The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland (Baltimore, MD) – 25-28 June 2017
The IBSC 5th Annual Student ForumThe Boys’ Latin School of Maryland (Baltimore, MD) – June 2017
Single Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools Online School for Boys Course: 17 July – 11 August 2017
Building Leadership in Schools for BoysOnline School for Boys Course: 17 July – 11 August 2017
2017 IBSC Annual Conference
IBSC Research
IBSC Action Research
International Boys’ Schools Coalition
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