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Korean schools lack male teachers
Schools in Gyeonggi Province are facing a dire shortage of male teachers. This is because females prefer to work at schools in the metropolitan area, which they believe offer a better education environment for their children. Male teachers tend to apply for schools in rural areas, which gives them an advantage in getting promoted later […]
Read MoreFrom the past – Hawaii Conference
We had a meeting recently and Frances Carlson, both a friend and great author, reminded about a posting and video from 2008. The conference coming won’t be in Hawaii but it’s going to be a great time in Canada. See you there!
Read MoreAfrica: There’s scarcity of male teachers in Enugu, Nigeria
Professionals in the education sector in Enugu State have bemoaned the very low number of male teachers in schools across the state. Most of them identified poor remuneration of teachers as the major factor driving the gender imbalance in the teaching profession in the state. The professionals made their views known in a survey conducted […]
Read MoreCanada: Do boys need more male teachers?
Children may have a hard time finding a male role model to look up to in the classroom. Statistics show women greatly outnumber men as educators, a trend that is seen in classrooms across Greater Victoria. Dave Eberwein, superintendent of the Saanich School District, recognises that students need to be able to relate to their […]
Read MoreIndia: Teacher grooves to ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ with students, internet loves it
In a delightful turn of events, Shah Rukh Khan has once again captivated his fans, this time with his latest blockbuster, Dunki, following the success of Pathaan and Jawan. The film, which has garnered glowing reviews, has proven to be a box office sensation, amassing a staggering Rs 350 crore domestically. While stellar performances are […]
Read MoreAustralia: Where are all the male teachers and nurses?
We know there needs to be more women in senior corporate and political positions, but gender equality should also include teaching and nursing. NAPLAN results show that boys are performing poorly at school. Among the many reasons is the need for more male teachers, especially at infant school level where men make up less than […]
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