Who make better teachers: Women or men?

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Guy2345 · Accepted Answer

We need both. Neither is better or worse. Both are necessary. A balanced mix is the best, if there is such a thing. Teachers teach much more than just Math and Art. They also teach morals, ethics, and how to survive in this society. They are mentors, in every conceivable manner. Kids need both feminine energy/insights and masculine energy/insights. If one is withdrawn, or underrepresented, then that class of children will be inadvertently biased towards one philosophical mindset or the other. As children, we all need to see how to interact with others, within our own gender and those in the opposite gender, assuming a binary gender system. Discussions of omni-gender norms adds complexity. Start with 2 and then expand from there, down the road.

While Feminism has been around for decades, arguably a century or more, Masculinism is really in its infancy. Men's Reproductive Rights have lagged behind.

There has been a much higher feminine influence, on this societies children, over the last 50 years or so, and it's having a dramatic effect on the makeup, capabilities, and outlook, of the younger generations. Arguably, a destabilizing effect. The kids of today are less prepared for reality than ever before. Too much influence on one side of things is usually destructive or, at least, detrimental.

qwertyKitchen · Accepted Answer

If we're talking age 10 and up, the male teachers I had were either the best or the worst. The female teachers filled the vast gulf between them and none stand out as particularly good or bad.

Younger than 10, I think very few men are cut out to be good teachers, so I'll go with women on that one.

lumos · Accepted Answer

I've had good and bad teachers, both men and women. I don't think it has anything to do with your sex. It's all about who you are as a person, if you're capable of making the material you teach interesting, caring about your students, making sure that you respect them just as much as they respect you etc.
I've had a handful of bad teachers, and one overwhelmingly common factor that they all shared was that they didn't care, in one way or another. Either they didn't care about the subject they were teaching and their lack of passion and creativity made it boring and difficult to understand. Or they didn't care about us as students, as individual people, and it showed in the way they would be harsh or disrespectful with us. It was obvious they were just there to collect their salary and be done with it.

Albina_Lovely · Accepted Answer

I personally think it really depends on the subject. If it is more of keeping a discipline then sure men are able to do it better but also i have had several male professors behave ridiculously in a lecture with shouting or getting annoyed with just a simple question about the topic he is teaching.
Whereas Female professors were able to make the healthcare and policy subjects really fun and simple to understand. There are female professors who try to take on too much and get burnout and can't do a good job of teaching.

In my opinion it really depends on the teacher's personality, how much they love their jobs and how much they love their topics. If the teacher also keeps a good work life balance then they will definitely be a wonderful teacher despite being male or female

LittleSally · Accepted Answer

It's a silly question because it's impossible to answer. Too many variables...

Some of the best teachers I've encoutered were both...

Teaching being a predominantly female profession makes it so that there are a lot more female than male teachers - not all of which have actually chosen the profession, but had to settle for it or thought there was no other choice...

So logic would dictate that there are more female teachers because of the society we live/d in, so there are less male teachers, but since the less are noticed more - and they're mostly there because they love teaching - male teachers have a better incentive to be better or more interesting...

But like I said - all depends on the person in the end.

Elarra · Answer

Gender has nothing to do with your ability to teach.

Bananaman177 · Answer

Depends on the subject, the student, the teacher, everything.

Impossible to break down by gender, but I've had WORLD CLASS teachers of both genders and also not-worth-a-shit teachers in both genders.

The gender war isn't real. There's just good people and evil people. And plenty of switching sides. And plenty of random accidents also. Everybody wants to love and be loved and almost everybody tries their best most of the time, and with the world so dead-set against us, it's a miracle anything positive ever happens.

Men and women are the same species. We're designed to work together. It's us against the world. Who wants to tear us apart and put as at each other's throats?

Our Enemy. Whoever it is, whatever it is, that's the Enemy.

Stop helping the Enemy. Men and women both.

FIGHT!!!

FIGHT!!!

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Iwant2kno · Answer

From my experience as a student and having been exposed to both genders completing the same task as teachers... I would have to say men make better teachers. For some reason out of my 10 female teachers that I recall, only 1 was amazingly great. The rest were careless, frustrated most of the time, and never fully willing to help.

Now on the other hand, the 12 male teachers which I recall, at least 10 of them were always great! They were passionate about their subjects, caring, always willing to help and most importantly, they were patient and fun.

Hidden_P · Answer

It depends on age and subject.

Younger years, like reception/kindergarten women are better. It requires patience, kindness, playing, and yes the occasional toilet accident. Women are generally better at those things (not universally).

As you get older I think a mix is good and men are better at some subjects (likewise women others). For instance, men are generally better at maths and risk of stereotyping women are better at food education (based on experience... trust me, two golden stories) and subjects like psychology.

University level it's just a level playing field. The best of the best.

hellionthesagereborn · Answer

As a general rule? I don't know however research suggests that men respond significantly better to male teachers then female teachers. I think it depends on the individual plus who they are teaching as males think a and learn a certain way, a way that is different then women do so they respond better to males and I would imagine (though its hard to tell with so few male teachers left) women would respond better to female teachers. Personally my best teachers where all males, the female teachers just, I don't know, where not as impressive, they didn't inspire me to learn like my male teachers did (not all my male teachers where good mind you, their where some bad ones as well).

rjroy3 · Answer

The one who gives a damn about you learning. In k-12 I had all female teachers and would only say I had 2 good teachers. At university I had almost exclusively male teachers and I would only say 2 of them were good teachers xD. The best teachers were always the one that cared.

I remember my Statics instructor was going over a problem in class and said, "why the fuck would they give you guys the problem like that. It doesn't make any sense when put that way" he then walked over to his desk and pulled out one of his personal books and used a question from that book to cover the same subject matter, but in a way that made sense for learning. He wasn't married to using that semesters book of choice merely because tgeres a new edition that year.

I've always respected the man for being that real a person and someone who genuinely gave a fuck.

MlleCake · Answer

I think either gender can be excellent teachers It helps if we provide excellent pedagogical training and fund schools well so there are smaller class sizes and adequate resources.

Because teaching was once one of the only careers available to women, and it is still underpaid, there are more women in the profession. But I don't think that is because women naturally make better teachers.

I have had many excellent teachers of both genders throughout my school career.

Bleh-___- · Answer

I've seen both genders be amazing teachers and shitty teachers. What I will say is that men have a tendency to be better with the kids in terms of likeability. Think back to all your school's favorite teachers - they were probably mostly men. They're more likely to act silly or funny in the classroom.

bente2 · Answer

Neither. I've had women teachers that were amazing, male teachers that were amazing, women teachers that were horrible and male teachers that were horrible.

The real issue is how they look & act. A teacher should always be hygienic and look at least somewhat decent or everyone is disturbed. I also notice most people behave differently when a teacher is attractive.

curiousnorway · Answer

From my experience both genders can be equal good teachers. I had both female and male teachers in school. How good they were is depending on their experience, personality and how much they likes their job. I've met both men and women with good pedagogy, creative teaching and that gets a good connection with their pupils. I've also met teachers that's not so good in their jobs. Their pedagogy is poor and boring plus they've a lack of understanding their pupils.

Squall17 · Answer

Sorry but nowadays a lot of female teachers are biased and butt hurt. All I hear from them is how women are better than men yet the men out of the majority of women passing there's always a guy that has the highest grade. Education system is very feminised.

Mishan97 · Answer

I think when it comes to small children like preschool-3rd grade women tend to be better (although obviously there will be exceptions) just because they seem more maternal and patient. But beyond that, I think it just depends on the person. Some people just have an innate ability to explain things in an easy way while also making the topic seem interesting and I think that talent can belong to both men and women.

dipta · Answer

Generally, it's said women are better and more detailed with linguistics and I guess the better teachers of languages, biology and chemistry I had were all females.
Male teachers seemed to be better with Math, Physics, History and Gymnastics though.

Of course it's probably subjective to my own experience and opinion.

Rainie_ · Answer

I've had mostly males as teachers and in my case the females have generally been the better teachers overall. But it's always good to have a balance.

Plus there was also too much weird awkward sexual tension in high school in my case with male teachers cause my voice makes it sound like I'm trying seduce people most of the time. 😂

geonator · Answer

I don't know if a general trend. I've had good and bad teachers of both genders

The only thing I'd say is that for younger kids, female teachers tend to not understand young boys as well (and rightfully so) but men don't want to teach younger kids. Hahaa

nojokecarmichael · Answer

I kind of agree with some other comments I've seen about women for younger children and men for older. I feel like the women are more nurturing, one teacher I had would take the class on different trips and do different activities with us throughout the year. She treated us like her own children. In high school, there's really no specific reason to have men except they're more laid back

somewheresomeway · Answer

We need more male teachers in early education. Many young boys today are growing up without strong male role models. This is very problematic.

However men are not going into education to begin with. They either have little patience for kids and/or seek better paying careers.

Maybe it's time to have some affirmative action incentives for men in education. Hmmm...

Goodwifie · Answer

I had a teacher in highschool that was ex military.  Everyone respected him because of his stern but fair nature.  I think we need more male teachers.

Decentguy · Answer

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troychapman · Answer

men i have had teachers who were just legends they would joke around if you misbehave handle it calmly where as female teacher just grumpy want to get the day over and done with when you misbehave they just shout get out

Loveherbut · Answer

Men dont know how to teach literally i never understood men teaching and men usually teach based on individuals like if they like few students they will teach them and be fair to them while ignoring and failing the others. Women know how to teach i can understand women much better women no matter how much she hates u and can't stand looking at ur face she would apperciate the efforts u put and grade u for it. WOMEN SHOULD BE THE ONLY ONE TEACHING AT COLLEGE LEVEL!!!

Asad1ONE1 · Answer

I think men because of social norms and their confidence to express themselves fully. Women may be just as smart but they may be reluctant to express deep philosophy regarding a certain subject. In other words, "fear of seeming nerdy", something not commonly associated with females.

nealatmasfu · Answer

This does not depend on the gender but rather on the skill of the person to make kids understand complex subject easily and holding onto their attention for longer period of time. As well as becoming a mentor and an inspiration.
According to me being a teacher is one of the toughest job in the world which is completely underrated and taken for granted.

Hawksy · Answer

I prefer guy teachers in Middle school education and higher. In my experience, I mostly had female teachers and it was a drastic change to be taught by a guy. They were more energetic, less uptight, and joked around quite a bit, making the class environment enjoyable. I had wonderful female teachers, along with some really bad ones, but my preference is male teachers.

notallthere98 · Answer

It has nothing to do with gender. I've had women as teachers who I hated, and those who I really liked. I've had male trachers who were the worst, and those who were the best at teaching in the school. It's about individuals.

UncleRayRay · Answer

I think women are probably better for teaching younger children, and men are better teachers for high school and beyond

ThisDudeHere · Answer

The older a student gets the more they need a male role model. The reverse is true with women and younger kids.

steveguitar · Answer

Both cn. Both my parents are teachers, eetired now, but both really good, their students loved them, and the parents usually liked their kids being in their classes.

agent89201 · Answer

Being a great teacher means you're well educated, passionate, and caring. It has nothing to do with gender. I've had fantastic male and female teachers throughout my academic career.

ManOnFire · Answer

Really can't say. All the teachers I had were women and were so-so. I know that men tend to be pretty good at explaining things, which might count for something.

sjoes006 · Answer

You can't take Robin Williams image and make it every male teacher. It's great for both sexes to want to do the job, motivation and experience usually decide effectiveness.

KingDio · Answer

im sexist i prefer female teachers better i learned more and they understood me better , i tend to not listen to males during my time at school they never listened to me so i dont didn't bother with them

JustinTheGreat · Answer

All my favorite teachers were guys. The guys were always the chill teachers who were fun.

alice55 · Answer

From my personal experience men, women are too agressive / yell too much. Generally student doesn't respect them (as much as men teacher at least) so they yell at us a lot. It's very boring.

DonkeyRick69 · Answer

Men. But there's a lot of institutionalized gender discrimination against male teachers and more needs to be done to fix the gender imbalance in that progression.

prince1102 · Answer

Gender doesn't make a difference in teaching skills.

genericname85 · Answer

The qualities that make a great or a bad teacher lie beyond gender. I had both great and terrible teachers of both genders in my time. Also it's to some extend very subjective what kind of character each individual can work with best.

bloodmountain1990 · Answer

Gender has no bearing on how good of a teacher they are. I've had good and horrible teachers of both genders.

Underduress · Answer

Since all men are perverts, molesters, rapists, misogynists, and are just bad, women of course!

Being_a_good_Indian · Answer

Both. in my opinion It depends on the skill of person. not on gender

ladsin · Answer

Who has the better credentials and understanding of the subject and is better able to communicate it?

samhradh_leannan · Answer

I've had truly amazing teachers of both genders. And not so amazing teachers of both genders. I think it just depends on the person, not the gender.

dolemite68 · Answer

I think for teaching children women are better cuz they have more patience and can cater to emotions. In terms of like high school and college tho I always learned easier from how men teach

Losalt · Answer

I can't comment on that. However the best teachers *I* have had where male.

HonestGirlAlways · Answer

I've had really great teachers from both sexes. I don't think there's a gender distinction when it comes to that.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I believe Women make better teachers cause they are more compassionate i had Male teachers and could never handle them.

chrismarie5589 · Answer

I've had more awesome dude professors than female ones tbh. But one of my fav professors was a women so yeah. Attractive men make the best professors 😍

Vacuum-Rats · Answer

I think in elementary and middle school, women are but in high school and college, I think men are. Sorry @dolemite68 but I was going to say that anyways.

TheUsername27 · Answer

The female if she has some good cleavage going on... fuck me if you are in a boring lesson nothing keeps you more awake then waiting for her to bend over to pick something up and to see a nice pair of tits. Geography teacher :D dang...

wingattebaby16 · Answer

to me , men are better teachers. They dont play mind games like women do.

cattertone · Answer

I think women connect easier with kids, however a think a male teacher tends to involve a lot more crative activities, especially in science classes

Alessus · Answer

Personally I have better experiences with male teachers.

audrey_aisha · Answer

Men in Middle School and High School Women for Elementary School Grade 5 and under

candyaurora · Answer

In elementary school-women In high school and college-men Speaking from my personal experiences only.

catelyntje · Answer

I don't like any of them from the woman their voice annoys me and they're mean and the men are just assholes thinking they own the building

Eridan · Answer

Usually neither. I've had a few very good male teachers and a few amazing female teachers. Gender shouldn't matter when it comes to teaching.

Abe90 · Answer

I've had the best of both. Though I will say that the best male teacher shared my sense of humor. But the female teacher had the best methods

Thrifty · Answer

Since Jesus was made in the image of God, and Jesus was the best teacher of all, then I will have to vote for male since God made Jesus a male.

ChocEyes1 · Answer

I'm a teacher and I can say that gender has nothing to do with one's competence in teaching.

backdoorman · Answer

As a youngster most of the best teachers I had were women. In high school and college most of the best teachers I had were men.

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