Editorials
Editorial: Children benefit by having male teachers
There is a small, but slowly growing body of evidence about the importance of men teachers. In one study, we find that boys do better in reading if they have a male teacher. In another study in the United Kingdom, “finds that three-quarters (76 per cent) of boys aged eight to 11 are in favour of […]
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 MoreWorking Forum – Men in Early Childhood Education
The 2008 Working Forum (WF) on Men in Early Childhood Education (MECE) Honolulu was an incredible success. Like most everyone who assisted in the planning for the event, I know we all had some digging out to do. I received many personal expressions of appreciation regarding the WF MECE Honolulu from WF MECE attendees. Every […]
Read MoreTeacher Shortage or Teacher Turnover
MenTeach receives e-mails and comments from readers expressing their frustration about not being able to find a teacher job. This can definitely be a very frustrating experience. There are several issues that feed this seemingly contradictory problem – few men teachers and many schools saying they want more male teachers but men are not being […]
Read MoreThe Working Forum Conference
I know we should be posting photos and daily reports about the event – after all it IS the first of its kind in history. But it’s been unbelieveably full. From early morning until late at night. I’ll just list a few highlights and come back later to give a fuller report. We’ve had Plenary […]
Read MoreFirst World Conference for Men in Early Childhood Education
I’ve arrived in Honolulu, HI for the first World Conference for men in early childhood education. It’s been over five years in the planning and it’s amazing to think it will be happening starting on Tuesday. A group of us are meeting Monday and Tuesday to go over the agenda but also to strategize about […]
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