The next World Forum Networking Project has been selected. The project, "Plan to Revitalize a European Men in Childcare Network," will be led by Lauk Woltring from The Netherlands, together with Timothy Moran from Ireland and Kenny Spence from the United Kingdom. World News
Plan to Revitalize a European Men in Childcare Network
The next World Forum Networking Project has been selected. The project, "Plan to Revitalize a European Men in Childcare Network," will be led by Lauk Woltring from The Netherlands, together with Timothy Moran from Ireland and Kenny Spence from the United Kingdom. Get your free DVD about men teachers...
...but you'll need to go to Scotland to get it!
A new DVD created by Men in Child Care in Scotland titled: See the Difference: A question of gender equality.
A new DVD created by Men in Child Care in Scotland titled: See the Difference: A question of gender equality.
Stereotypes might keep some men away
They're young and enthusiastic, brimming with the love of teaching.
They're also men. And somewhat to their puzzlement, that makes Marc Hoare, Rakesh Patel and Adrian Hoyte hot commodities.
Hoare, 29, who teaches Grade 7 English and math at Kitchener's Margaret Avenue Public School, says he's mystified as to why there aren't more male teachers. He loves his job and says it's equally well-suited to men and women.
They're also men. And somewhat to their puzzlement, that makes Marc Hoare, Rakesh Patel and Adrian Hoyte hot commodities.
Hoare, 29, who teaches Grade 7 English and math at Kitchener's Margaret Avenue Public School, says he's mystified as to why there aren't more male teachers. He loves his job and says it's equally well-suited to men and women.
Wanted: A few good men - Boys' classroom struggles linked to scarcity of male teachers
Peter De Pratto is a white, middle-class man. And he's a minority.
The 54-year-old is a Grade 2 teacher at St. Luke School in Waterloo. He has been teaching for 31 years and has taught junior kindergarten to Grade 8.
"I enjoy working with younger children. I find it challenging and rewarding at the same time," he said.
As a male primary school teacher, he knows he stands out. He has been the only man on staff at times. It doesn't really bother him.
The 54-year-old is a Grade 2 teacher at St. Luke School in Waterloo. He has been teaching for 31 years and has taught junior kindergarten to Grade 8.
"I enjoy working with younger children. I find it challenging and rewarding at the same time," he said.
As a male primary school teacher, he knows he stands out. He has been the only man on staff at times. It doesn't really bother him.
Blokes can do it as well
Craig d'Arcy, facilitator of the Newcastle Males in Early Childhood Network Group, discusses the barriers that men often face in early childhood and why it's crucial we work to remove these obstacles.
Early childhood carers and educators strive to avoid stereotypes and ensure that all children are presented with healthy and diverse messages about gender identity - through the language we use, the images we portray, the environment we maintain, the diverse experiences we implement and the interactions we engage in at our services.
Early childhood carers and educators strive to avoid stereotypes and ensure that all children are presented with healthy and diverse messages about gender identity - through the language we use, the images we portray, the environment we maintain, the diverse experiences we implement and the interactions we engage in at our services.
Data about the percentage of male early education teachers in Manitoba, Canada
There were 20 Canadians (at least 8 Manitobans) who took the time and resources to show up for the historic gathering at the 2008 Working Forum on Men in ECE. The 140 delegates had a great time together and many friendships were born out of this gathering.
Discussions were rich, workshops incredibly insightful, and plenary sessions well received. Most of us will remember most the wonderful stories that were shared about our journeys into and in the field of ECE.All left sharing a renewed urgency to work to wards a more gender balanced workforce, for the sake of the children.
Discussions were rich, workshops incredibly insightful, and plenary sessions well received. Most of us will remember most the wonderful stories that were shared about our journeys into and in the field of ECE.All left sharing a renewed urgency to work to wards a more gender balanced workforce, for the sake of the children.
A five year plan that includes pensions and recruiting more male teachers
The Province of Manitoba is committed to take efforts to increase the number of men in ECE.
BRAVO!
BRAVO!
Gender stereotyping results in male teacher shortages in Vietnam
Six-year-old Nguyen Khanh Linh is astonished to see a television cartoon of a male bear teaching a class.
And it's not because the teacher is a large furry animal.
"Why is it a he-teacher? Teachers must be female," she says.
In Viet Nam, where female teachers vastly outnumber their male colleagues, the little girl has enunciated a truth not a prejudice.
And it's not because the teacher is a large furry animal.
"Why is it a he-teacher? Teachers must be female," she says.
In Viet Nam, where female teachers vastly outnumber their male colleagues, the little girl has enunciated a truth not a prejudice.
Report from Maylaysia
Dearest friends,
Things happening all over the world - a report from Hawaii
[MenTeach: Don Piburn was the co-facilitator for the Working Forum Men in Early Childhood Education in Hawaii and has sent out a message to the men and women in his local community about what's going on in the world.]Aloha Hawaii supporters of Men in ECE Hawaii!
International Efforts
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