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1 in 4 primary schools has no male teachers
Almost one million primary school pupils are taught in schools without a male teacher – fuelling concern for the performance of boys in the classroom. Headteachers argue that the lack of male role models, particularly for boys from single-parent homes brought up by just their mother, can send a signal to boys about the importance […]
Read MoreDwindling number of Malaysian male teachers in school comes as no surprise.
Recently, a young teacher friend of mine, mentioned her brother’s wish to be a teacher. Having seen his sister’s wonderful involvement with her students, it dawned on him that teaching would be a good career. Yet, the advice given by my friend to her sibling was nonetheless a reality that has to faced: “I don’t […]
Read MoreMore male teachers wanted
A MEN-ONLY teacher taster course is being put on by the county council help encourage more men into the profession. In 2001/02 there were around 1,500 men teaching in the county but a Government campaign has seen that rise up to 2,341 in 2008/09. To help boost numbers Bucks County Council are holding their a […]
Read MoreChinese kindergartens seek more gender balance
Chinese media are saying that the chronic lack of male teachers in kindergartens is creating a generation of overly feminine boys and may be encouraging the growing phenomenon of cross-dressing (Weiniang). The kindergartens say that too few male kindergarten education graduates are coming through and they have no option but to hire females. Male scarcity […]
Read MoreMalaysian Ministry to recruit more male teachers
The Malaysian Education Ministry will set a quota and take in a stipulated percentage of men every year for teaching posts to address the dearth of male teachers in schools. Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom is confident the imposition of a quota will rectify the situation. The New Sunday Times had recently reported […]
Read MoreChildren need male role models in the classroom
Scottish men are beings urged to take on key jobs with young children, such as nursery and primary school teachers – roles they avoid for fear of being suspected as paedophiles. The Scottish Government wants more men to get involved in early years education in order to provide male role models, which are lacking in […]
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