Boys are struggling more with school closures because they are less suited to remote online learning, and need physical activity, the head of a charity told UK MPs today. “The big impact for them is their learning style,” Sonia Shaljean, Managing Director of Charity Lads need Dads told MPs on Jan. 26. “They’re not naturally used to sitting in front of computers—girls aren’t either—and they don’t thrive learning in that way. They’ve got natural impulsivity, spatial kinesthetic learning styles, and physical energy that’s just not suited to remote learning.” “I feel when we go to review [online learning], that actually boys are going to be at a greater disadvantage because of this way of learning, ” “If we look at the way girls and boys are taught, to sit still take notes, listen carefully, that’s a female-friendly approach of teaching—that is not conducive to the way boys learn.” Shaljean giving …