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Do boys need different language learning opportunities from girls? Opal Dunn explains why they do and what activities you can offer

One human organ that scientists still know little about is the brain. But
thanks to new technology, recent research has enabled neuroscientists to
re-evaluate how the brain works.

Do boys need different language learning opportunities from girls? Opal Dunn explains why they do and what activities you can offer

One human organ that scientists still know little about is the brain. But thanks to new technology, recent research has enabled neuroscientists to re-evaluate how the brain works.

Scientists now accept that there are fundamental differences between the sexes' learning skills, communication abilities and interests. These differences show up from the first months in the way that babies develop, but also in the way that adults mould them to fit the cultural stereotypes of male and female behaviour.

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