In May 2007 Teachers TV filmed the lives of four Year 8 pupils at Hove Park Park Secondary School in Brighton. Six leading practitioners watched the films and give their frank opinions on what they feel the films reveal about combating pupil boredom and the degree to which boys need a different education to girls. They argue that teachers should experiment with more adventurous and varied forms. In particular, active learning is useful for engaging boys, but they stress that it only works if it is academically rigorous and encourages higher order thinking skills. Their view on the boy/girl debate is that the best answer is excellent teaching in mixed classes rather than segregation. The experts are: Corinne Franceschi, Deputy Head of Gable Hall School Phil Beadle, consultant and author Heather Flint, former Headteacher of Waldegrave School Tom Barwood, education consultant Brin Best, education consultant and author Helen Todd, Edison achievement advisor

Video Series: Follow The Learner
Release Date 2007