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Early childhood education could do with more men: Experts
When Mr Bryant Goh tells people that he is studying to become a pre-school teacher, the most common response he gets is: “Isn’t it a job for women?” His parents were also apprehensive and even offered to pay for his studies overseas, in related disciplines like psychology. It took three years of bringing up early […]
Read MoreSwiss Male teacher discusses gender debate
The number of male primary school teachers is growing but they’re still in the minority in Switzerland. A politician has called for a 30 percent male quota on teacher training courses to encourage more men to work in primary classrooms. Does it matter whether your children are taught by a man or a woman while […]
Read MoreFalsely accused teacher struggles to cope after name cleared
A Quebec elementary school gym teacher says he is struggling to rebuild his life after having been falsely accused of sexual touching. A rumour began circulating at Henri Fournier’s school in February 2008 involving 19 girls between the ages of eight and 13 who accused him of inappropriately touching girls, sometimes in front of other […]
Read MoreSchool defies male teacher shortage
There might be a shortage of male teachers in Western Australia but this is not the case at Glen Huon Primary School in Eaton. Principal Carolyn Nankervis believes her students are lucky to have seven male teachers who work hard to offer a balanced education. “Many of our students have very few male role models […]
Read MoreMen in Early Education Half Day Briefing in London
Capita’s Men in Early Education half-day briefing event will cover ways in which the Early Years sector can work towards increasing the numbers of men working in the profession and working on encouraging the profession for men as well as showcasing some best practice working around male involvement. This half-day event focuses on why it […]
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 […]
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