Abstract
Across Oman, girls outnumber and outperform boys at the secondary school level. While welcoming girls’ success, the government is concerned that low male achievement may have negative consequences on national competitiveness and economic growth. One reason posited for this discrepancy in achievement is differences in the nature and quality of instruction that students receive, which is attributed in part to differences in who teaches male and female students. Drawing on data from a tracer study of 625 Omani teachers, this study investigated gender differences in how Omani teachers view their careers, and it offers an analysis of ways to encourage the retention of Omani teachers in the teaching force.
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