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Men 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 MoreMale teachers in Mississippi elementary schools
When Adrian Dodson took a job at Pass Road Elementary teaching physical education, he wasn’t sure he would like it. He had been teaching and coaching at middle and high schools for two years and wasn’t used to younger students. Now, nine years later, he wouldn’t work anywhere but an elementary school. “This is where […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – January 2011
1) Websites about male teachers in Germany and Europe 2) Men in Early Childhood Education in Austria 3) Mentoring programs in Dallas schools aim to give boost to young black males 4) A few good men: Male elementary teachers in Georgia 5) From a Criminology degree to Early Childhood Education 6) Successful Black Male Teachers […]
Read MoreMale Teachers Get Top Marks: Children have a better perception of male teachers
In today’s world, as taxpayers everywhere are concerned over paying for schools, it comes as a shock to see that, according to new findings by Amine Ouazad, an Assistant Professor of Economics and Political Science at INSEAD, one of the most effective ways to get students to listen and work hard is to put a […]
Read MoreGaming to re-engage boys in learning
MenTeach: There’s a site that shows interesting talks called TED: Ideas Worth Spreading. Here’s a link to a talk about boys. We include it on MenTeach.org because the lecturer mentions the need for more male teachers. Thanks to MenTeach member Kitt Cox for sending the link! Enjoy! Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to re-engage boys in learning
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