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Wanted in China: More male teachers
The history class began with a lesson on being manly. Lin Wei, 27, one of a handful of male sixth-grade teachers at the No. 1 primary school here, has made a habit of telling stories about warlords who threw witches into rivers and soldiers who outsmarted Japanese troops. “Men have special duties,” he said. “They […]
Read MoreMore men in early childhood education in New Zealand
Four years ago: A keynote speaker at the Early Childhood MenZ Summit in Wanganui said it was heartening to see that men are now realising a career in early childhood education is a viable option. Dunedin Early childhood education lecturer Tagiilima Feleti said the number of men showing interest in early childhood education was growing […]
Read MoreSome Australian schools are experiencing an extreme shortage of male teachers
Callum Gardner is used to seeing raised eyebrows on the football field when he tells his teammates his profession. But as a male in a predominantly female-dominated industry, he is no stranger to this surprise. Mr Gardener, who started his first teaching job at Wagga’s Lutheran Primary School this year, spent four years sitting in […]
Read MoreMale teachers face shocking prejudice
Men deserve a break. Normal men. Not the Mitchell Pearces’ of the world, who are a disgrace, but the men who are trying to make a difference in our kids’ lives every day. Men like our own husbands, brothers and sons. Thousands of Perth parents are breathing an almost-guilty sigh of relief this morning as […]
Read MoreToo 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 […]
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