2008
You Teach What?
“You teach what?” That is the phrase I often heard when I would tell my fellow coaches what I taught. Being a high school basketball coach and first grade teacher was not something they were expecting to hear. They expected me to tell them that I taught physical education or social studies, not that I […]
Read MoreEditorial: Studies about boys and girls reading – scientific mischief
We have had the opportunity to look at many studies over the years and appreciate the challenges of conducting quality research. One study published in Sex Roles concludes that boys don’t benefit from having male teachers reading to them. Is this a correct conclusion based on this study? While in graduate school, one of my favorite teachers […]
Read MoreIs there a reverse ‘glass ceiling’ for men in education?
[MenTeach: There were some postings to one of the elists about men and education. Two long time educators discuss a topic of interest.] What about the men who succeed in what tend to be female-dominated careers, including nursing, travel, marketing, and childcare? Is there such a thing as a reverse glass ceiling for men? From […]
Read MoreFrom nuclear reactors to teaching?
I’m a 34 year old male who has always wanted to teach, but has always been discouraged from doing so by all the important people in my life, especially women. My mother has a Master’s Degree in Education and has been teaching since I was born in 1973. The funny thing is, she has been […]
Read MoreReport from Maylaysia
Breaking news, Annual General Meeting of Association of Childcare Centres in Selangor State, Malaysia was held at the Selangor State Building Hall on the 26th of April 2008. Members attending were majority women with only 10 interested men around. This year is an election year and suprisingly, out of 15 committee members, 3 men were elected […]
Read MoreSchott happens! Fellowship Available.
Hello MenTeach, Here’s a great opportunity for men and women in Massachusetts to learn about how to have an impact on education policies, develop professional networks, and to build advocacy skills. Diverse leadership connected to community – architects of change. Schott happens! Kitt It’s that time again! We are looking for great people to be […]
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