Kevin F. McGrath

By working in roles that are typically viewed as being more appropriate for women, men can break down the notions that foster gender inequalities. Shutterstock

October 1, 2019

Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools

Deevia Bhana, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Kevin F. McGrath, Macquarie University; Penny Van Bergen, Macquarie University, and Shaaista Moosa, University of KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa has a low number of male teachers in the foundation phase. Why this must change.

Both men and women are capable of being excellent teachers, and we want both in our schools. Shutterstock/Tyler Olson

September 17, 2017

Male teachers are an endangered species in Australia: new research

Kevin F. McGrath, Macquarie University and Penny Van Bergen, Macquarie University

Despite the need for both male and female teachers, male primary school teachers could be extinct by 2067.

We are experiencing a proportional decline of men in Australian primary schools. from www.shutterstock.com

October 16, 2016

We need to rethink recruitment for men in primary schools

Kevin F. McGrath, Macquarie University

We have scholarships specifically targeted at women to redress the gender imbalance in STEM subjects. So why can’t we do the same for men in primary education?

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Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools

Male teachers are an endangered species in Australia: new research

We need to rethink recruitment for men in primary schools

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