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Conference Success – More men in early childhood education in New Zealand
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 rapidly. The summit […]
Read MoreGerman Coordination office Men in ECE Newsletter
The year 2011 has seen a rise in interest in the theme of gender balance in the ECEC work force, at least in Germany. We have now contact with experts from 19 countries worldwide who are interested in issues of gender and male/female workers in ECEC. With this newsletter, we inform about some previous and […]
Read More17 million dollars to Recruit More Men in Early Childhood Education and Care in Germany
In Germany, on 1st October 2010, the European Social Fund (ESF) programme “More Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” was launched. The three-year programme consists of 16 pilot projects in 13 federal states across Germany and has received a grant of 13 million Euros. The programme which will run until the end of 2013, […]
Read MoreInternational Conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” in Berlin, Germany
The International Conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” on the 27th and 28th of September 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The Coordination Centre “Men in early childhood education” and the Faculty of Primary Education of the Humboldt University Berlin invites you to attend the international conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care: Strategies, […]
Read MoreNew Zealand – Men in Early Childhood Education Annual Summit 2012
If you know a man interested in, or thinking of working in ECE encourage him to attend. We also welcome supportive women as well as ECE recruiters, employers and trainers. Special emphasis this year on Pasifica activities and culture. Registration Fee: Students $75.00 EC-MENz Members $100.00 Non-members: $125.00 For queries regarding the registration form, contact […]
Read MoreDemand for male early childhood teachers cannot be met
While an increasing number of New Zealand families would like men to be teaching their under fives, the men are not there to be employed, says an early childhood organisation that represents 1100 centres nationwide. Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council, Peter Reynolds said today that early childhood centres would employ many more male […]
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