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New Zealand Summit a Success!
We enjoyed a great EC-MENz Summit in Peel Forest, Canterbury, New Zealand, deep in the wild country, this time. We had an emphasis on the different approaches that men can bring to the education of highly active children, encouraging managed risk-taking among children, and exploring the natural environment from a child’s view. Even more valuable […]
Read MoreTeacher list discriminates against men
The Supreme Court has ruled that the procedure of appointing state teachers is unconstitutional as male candidates are treated unfairly. The decision came after an appeal by a physical education teacher who claimed male candidates were at a disadvantage under the current first-come first-served system since they had to do two years of army service. […]
Read MoreMen in childcare groove in Australia
Aspley Early Learning Centre director Susie Bell has been overseeing some innovative staffing since arriving in October. The centre has two male staff members, Brian Bugden and Tristan Bell-Blissner, who are proving a big hit with the children. Ms Bell said having male staff was unusual for the childcare sector but she said it had […]
Read MoreMen teaching in Asian countries
Mr. Abu Bakar Osman, 28, stood out at a recent scholarship ceremony for childcare educators. In the first batch of 100, he was the only man among a bevy of women. Industry statistics tell an even more compelling picture of a sector that continues to be dominated by women. Out of more than 5,600 childcare […]
Read More5th Annual Summit of EC-MENZ in New Zealand
The organisation for men who work in Early Childhood Education We have had four Summits in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland. This year we are going to be slightly different and have it at Peel Forest in South Canterbury. To give some idea of the programme, much of the Saturday will be devoted to practical […]
Read MoreWebsites about male teachers in Germany and Europe
In the coming years, we want to work in cooperation with policymakers and practitioners to noticeably increase the percentage of male professionals working in kitas. We see this as an important contribution towards more diversity and a qualitative advancement in the practical pedagogical work being done in kitas. Coordination Office for Men in Early Childhood […]
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