2013
Man dispels childcare myths
A young man who has set up his own business is out to dispel the myths surrounding men working in childcare. John Eccles has established Toddle In at his Barrow home in Mosley Street, becoming only the second male childminder in the town. The Ofsted-registered childminder was working on supply as a teaching assistant for […]
Read MoreSchools attracting more male teachers in New Zealand
In a woman-dominated profession, man-power is strengthening at Timaru early childhood centres and primary schools. And although the numbers are still small, Timaru schools are happy with the number of male teachers on their staff. Garden Grove Montessori Preschool has one male teacher and licensee Christine Kirkeby said historic perception was what was turning away […]
Read MoreDominica Teacher Wins Phenomenal Male Teacher Award
Irvin Jackson, a male teacher from the Pierre Charles Secondary School, has been awarded the first ever Phenomenal Male Teacher Award. The award was presented at the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) 17th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. DAT, in collaboration with the Status of Women Committee (SOWC), introduced the award to highlight and encourage […]
Read MoreThe Manliness of Education Reform
The contemporary education reform movement is pushing hard the narrative that teaching is a venerable and rewarding profession. Within that, I’ve noticed a bit of a trend lately: education reform, with reference to classroom teaching specifically, is home to a new kind of “muscular pedagogue.” Take, for example, the Department of Education’s recent initiative to […]
Read MoreHelp with a conference presentation
“I am presenting in a couple weeks at our state conference and my topic is “Open forum: Understanding the Male ECE Teacher.” I am hoping to get a lot of questions and discussion to help create future presentations. I attend men in Early Childhood Education sessions when they are offered at conferences and I feel […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – March 2013
MenTeach E-News March 2013 1) Male Teachers wanted to hire to teach 2) More men needed to work in childcare industry for balance 3) New Zealand: Primary School is a time to change a child’s life 4) Organizing Men in Early Childhood Education in Illinois 5) Why There Is A Shortage Of Male Teachers In […]
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