Chinese Male Kindergarten Teachers: Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment
Jing Zhang,
Anita Backhouse,
Kaili C Zhang
Abstract:In early childhood education there is an increasing focus on the issues related to male kindergarten teachers. The shortage of men entering the teaching profession, the high turnover rate, and social marginalisation pose a challenge to the recruitment and retention of male kindergarten teachers. Furthermore, an imbalance in the ratio of men and women in early childhood education can also have an impact on children's educational development, as male teachers are also seen to be beneficial to children's ongoing … Show more
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