2010
Men interviewed about their work
These are several podcasts conducted by BAM Radio. It’s a mix of men who teach talking about their work as teachers and the stereotypes and challenges they face. You can also hear several other podcasts about things to do. Go to the website to hear all the podcasts.
Read MoreFear of Men In Early Childhood Education
Whether it’s on the quiet or in your face the fear of men in early education is widespread. Yes, it’s difficult to quantify and talk about, but It’s real. From parents, to administrators the fear of men who work with young children has a significant impact in classrooms and beyond. We brought together a parent, […]
Read MoreIrish Men In Childcare
Dublin City Childcare Committee & its neighbouring CCC’s operating in Dublin are seeking to make contact with men working in Early childhood Care & Education in Dublin. The Men in Childcare Network which is based in Waterford seeks to encourage more men to consider childcare as a career. The Network is about getting more men […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – February 2010
1) It’s important to challenge ALL gender bias 2) More men turn hand to teaching 3) Role male teachers have in lives of children with absent fathers 4) Can bankers make the grade as teachers? 5) Fear and Anti-Male Discrimination in the Classroom 6) Teacher quit corporate job to make difference 7) More men teachers: […]
Read MoreGender equality: Men in child care, the last frontier?
Anthony D’Tiole, 20, of Moraga, Ca. says when he first started out, he had to work harder to get the jobs that came easily to his female counterparts. “They might have five interviews and be offered four jobs,” he said, “I’d have 20 interviews; and if I was lucky, I’d be offered one position.” D’Tiole […]
Read MoreTranscript from a podcast – Wanted: Male elementary education teachers
It may not come as any surprise that there’s a shortage of male elementary teachers in the United States. But you may be surprised to learn how long the shortage has existed. Wichita State University education professor Dennis Kear explains. Kear: “The shortage of male teachers can be traced all the way back to the […]
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