2011
Male Teachers Get Top Marks: Children have a better perception of male teachers
In today’s world, as taxpayers everywhere are concerned over paying for schools, it comes as a shock to see that, according to new findings by Amine Ouazad, an Assistant Professor of Economics and Political Science at INSEAD, one of the most effective ways to get students to listen and work hard is to put a […]
Read MoreGaming to re-engage boys in learning
MenTeach: There’s a site that shows interesting talks called TED: Ideas Worth Spreading. Here’s a link to a talk about boys. We include it on MenTeach.org because the lecturer mentions the need for more male teachers. Thanks to MenTeach member Kitt Cox for sending the link! Enjoy! Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to re-engage boys in learning
Read MoreThe End of the Male Teacher: Seniority Rules
More lucrative occupations, cutbacks in salaries, fear of harassment charges, and possible parent bias against them are driving men from the K-12 teaching field. But the unseen culprit in this demise could be seniority. As men retire or leave the profession their replacements may well be female elementary school teachers who have maintained their high […]
Read MoreMorehouse College wants more Black male teachers in American classrooms
Morehouse College is one of the most prestigious of our nation’s Historically Black Colleges/Universities, but it’s safe to say it’s one of the prestigious of our nations colleges. Morehouse is not only historically Black, but also the only college that educates Black males. It’s interesting to see an update from Morehouse College President Robert Franklin, where […]
Read More2 male teachers sue School District, claim gender-bias
Two male teachers in the Steel Valley School District filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday, claiming the district hired them at a lower salary than female teachers with similar experience. The lawsuit says school officials told Clay Karadus of Munhall and Steven A. Large of Elizabeth Township that the district’s policy is to hire […]
Read MoreMen teaching in Asian countries
Mr. Abu Bakar Osman, 28, stood out at a recent scholarship ceremony for childcare educators. In the first batch of 100, he was the only man among a bevy of women. Industry statistics tell an even more compelling picture of a sector that continues to be dominated by women. Out of more than 5,600 childcare […]
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