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Men in Your Teacher Preparation Program: Five Strategies to Recruit and Retain Them
The professional Young Children has published it’s May 2010 issue devoted to Men in the Lives of Young Children. Several MenTeach.org members have an article in the journal. If you are a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children you already have the issue and can download an electronic version. If you aren’t […]
Read MoreMen in Early Years – Why there aren’t many, and how we can change this
If asked ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ most boys’ choices would not include preschool teacher. Most parents and teachers will not suggest the idea of boys choosing a career in early years education. The men I have spoken to, typically fall into it by chance – maybe their partner works […]
Read MoreHow Can Schools Get More Men to Be Teachers? Look to Nursing for What Works
By Elizabeth Heubeck — Education Week The nursing and teaching professions have a lot in common. They both fall under the HEAL umbrella: health, education, administration, and literacy. People who enter these two fields tend to be motivated by a desire to become a force of good in the world. And, historically, both professions have […]
Read MoreHow Singapore Is Redefining Early Childhood Education with Male Preschool Teachers
by Gio Adriano Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. While this sector is seen as a predominantly female field, the presence of male preschool teachers in the classroom can offer unique perspectives to enrich children’s learning experiences. Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Education Traditionally, caregiving and […]
Read MoreBringing in new voices – global developments and gender in the ECEC work force
Thursday 13th March 2025, 12.00-15.00 GMT* (see time zones below), Online Bringing in new voices – global developments and gender in the ECEC work force SIG meetings are places for exchange and open-minded discourse. In the past years, the SIG has developed global perspectives by focusing on research and policy developments in Australia, East Asia, […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk: Changing the Narrative about Men in Early Childhood Education
Be part of the change to create a mixed gender workforce. Join us in WoFo Global Café on February 12 at 11:00 AM New York City/EDT Time for a stimulating conversation with the Men in ECE, a long standing Working Group of the World Forum. We will learn what they have been doing locally and globally to challenge stereotypes […]
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