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Rush of emotions for new male Emirati teacher in Abu Dhabi school
As children excitedly dragging their trolley bags towards their new classrooms at the Al Aasimah School today there was an adult experiencing a similar rush of emotions. In his crisp white kandura, Ahmed Al Maamari stood out from the group of 62 teachers who welcomed pupils at the government school in the Al Shamkha area […]
Read MoreUnited Arab Emerate (UAE) study reveals men turning their backs on teachingUnited Arab Emerate (UAE) study reveals men turning their backs on teaching
School’s back but without the boys – research reveals males are turning their backs on teaching. Male Emirati teachers face “prejudice, stereotyping and negative reactions” from friends and family, a study has found. While female teachers enjoy a high status, men complain they are mocked and told to get a ‘real job’. The study has […]
Read MoreThe ‘manny’ admitted to England’s top nanny college
Norland College, an English school famous for producing the country’s finest and most professional nannies, has opened its doors to its first fully matriculated (and second-ever) male student in the campus’ 120-year history. Michael Kenny, 18, will join a class of 48 females at Norland, where he will study to become the first male to […]
Read MoreTeacher’s Day: 45% of teachers in Indian schools are women
In India, teachers form the third largest workforce among white-collared employees. A point to reflect on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday, is that of the country’s 64 lakh school teachers, 29 lakh are women. The percentage of women teachers in schools has been increasing steadily in recent years. From 43.46% in 2008-09, it rose to 44.83% in […]
Read MoreAustralian man: Founder of Males in Early Childhood Network Group
While most men think of joining industries where they can flourish and secure their future, this young man chose for childcare. No wonder, he was the single male member amongst a group of 100 females studying the concept at TAFE and university in Newcastle. During the initial years of his career, this man, Craig d’Arcy, […]
Read MoreInterviews of “international experts” about men in early education
Over 20 experts about men in early education have provided an interview in preparation for the The International Conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” on the 27th and 28th of September 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Bryan G. Nelson is quoted: “It’s such a hopeful time for our work recruiting and retaining men to […]
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