2016
Too few men want to teach, United Arab Emirate (UAE) minister says
No Emirati men have enrolled for degree courses in teaching at United Arab Emirates University in the past three years, the Education Minister told the FNC yesterday. “It is a big challenge,” said Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qutami. “We have been recently working with helping pupils to go into education. Hopefully in the next phase […]
Read MoreWhere are the men in Israel’s early childhood education?
Israel is lagging behind other Western countries with regard to gender balance in early childhood education, according to Dr. David Brody, academic dean at Efrata College of Education in Jerusalem. Brody has spent most of his career focusing on early childhood education, teacher training and academic research. He recently sat down with The Jerusalem Post […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – December 2015
MenTeach E-News December 2015 1) Scottish Men urged to take up childcare career 2) Wanted in New York City: A thousand black, Latino and Asian male teachers 3) Training More Black Men to Become Teachers 4) Study: Of the Israeli men teachers satisfied with their career (88%) would recommend the field of education over women […]
Read MoreWhy lack of male teachers could be the reason boys fail in the classroom
[MenTeach: Please note that this is an article from 2012 but still holds relevant research] Schools need more male teachers because boys make less effort in women’s classes, a new study claimed today. The shortage of men in school staffrooms could be one reason for the under-achievement of boys, researchers found. Female teachers tend to […]
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