Textual Analysis of 'Secondary Teachers' Magazine

The image on the left hand side is placed on the back of the magazine and the image to the right is placed on the front of the magazine so that when you open it up it appears like the image shown. Being placed on different sides it separates the two genders reflecting on the main discussion within the magazine.
The two pictures of a girl writing and a boy with his hand up represent the issues raised in the magazine of 'Do boys learn differently to girls? When opened up the girl appears to be looking at the boy and it emphasises that they are both learning in different ways.

Blue is the coloured text used for the boy and pink is the colour text used for the girl also these colours are used for the folders on which they are leaning on, these colours are the usual colours associated with each gender. The pupils are set against a white background which gives the image a sharp impact. The idea that the jumpers do not have a school logo reflects that the magazine is open to all schools not just a particular one.

In today's society there is a lot of multi-culturalism within schools, which is reflected in this image as the boy is of an ethnic appearance. Showing the male with his hand up is used for the effect that boys learn by interacting in class, Where as the girl is portrayed as working best by putting pen to paper which is portrayed through the image of her with a pencil in her hand. The boys arm which is raised is covering over the 'c' in 'Secondary' and his arm is shaped in a curved position indicating that his arm is re-placing the 'c'.

The boy is looking straight on, engaging the readers attention, with a teeth baring smile emphasising that he is happy with the way he learns, which is by interaction with others. The female is looking toward the boy with her arm protecting her work, with a slight smile, showing that she prefers to keep her work to herself. Both students look keen and ethusiastic toward their education and this dismises any bad stereotypical views which are usually related to students.

In terms of the whole picture it represents effectively the particular topic (Do boys and girls learn differently?)open for discussion inside the magazine. The layout is of a very simple content making it seem not so heavy therefore looking more enjoyable.