Adolescent Male School-Life Experiences

The next ARK seminar, ‘Taking Boys Seriously: A five year longitudinal study of adolescent male school-life experiences’ takes place on Tuesday 23rd April 2013.  Ken Harland and Sam McCready (University of Ulster) and Michael McKenna (YouthAction NI) will present the findings of their study of 378 adolescent boys, aged 11-16, from across Northern Ireland.  The longitudinal aspect of the research will help participants to understand the reasons why certain boys may not achieve more successful educational outcomes.  The study offers recommendations and suggestions for pragmatic and cost neutral ways for teachers, practitioners and policymakers to help boys make better connections between school and their wider social, emotional and developmental needs.  The seminar will be held in NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, from Noon to 1.00pm, and will be followed by a sandwich lunch.  Everyone is welcome, and the seminar is free.  However, places must be booked in advance by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 028 7167 5513.