5: Expectations

James, Mark and Matt are joined by a special guest to discuss this particular minefield and how schools can start to tackle it, but not before Matt and Mark have had a fight over intellectualism and James his plugged his band.

In this slightly frivolous mid-season special, Matt and Mark give their top tips on how to write an edubook.  Amongst some jovial nonsense, there are some nuggets of advice in here....

Matt, Mark and James discuss the importance of high expectations in getting boys to achieve academically, via a chat about James Bond and role models.

Matt, Mark and James discuss the pressures on men that lead to the extraordinary stats regarding mens' mental health and try to come up with some solutions to the problem of boys not talking about their feelings.

Matt, mark and James discuss the impact of the need for popularity and acceptance on our behaviours, particularly for boys - and Mark makes several Literature references!

Matt and Mark chat to James about the issues surrounding disadvantaged students - starting with what to call them, but taking in the problem of university as an aspiration and how class affects the classroom.

Matt and Mark chat to James about engaging boys and the pitfalls of trying to make everything relevant.