Submitted by Paul P. (not verified) on May 3, 2008 - 23:34.
There are advantages (how significant depends on your POV)for either sex employed as teachers. However, first and formeost as a profession it is about being an effective teacher, which does not hinge on gender.
A bit like saying a mother is better than father (overall) at raising children. Look up the statistics for the number of women that are currently incarcerated and you would be shocked. Neither is better because of gender but better because they care and are mindful of the responsibility and commitment it takes.
The simple fact is that kids should be exposed to a more equitable balance in gender of their teachers and if men provide a positive role model then that is a bonus.
A more important question is should we be looking at single sex classes with gender specific teachers. Now there is something worth more research.
Male or Female???
Submitted by Paul P. (not verified) on May 3, 2008 - 23:34.
There are advantages (how significant depends on your POV)for either sex employed as teachers. However, first and formeost as a profession it is about being an effective teacher, which does not hinge on gender.
A bit like saying a mother is better than father (overall) at raising children. Look up the statistics for the number of women that are currently incarcerated and you would be shocked. Neither is better because of gender but better because they care and are mindful of the responsibility and commitment it takes.
The simple fact is that kids should be exposed to a more equitable balance in gender of their teachers and if men provide a positive role model then that is a bonus.
A more important question is should we be looking at single sex classes with gender specific teachers. Now there is something worth more research.