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Australia: Male Teachers Play an Important Role in the Future of Education
Men play a critical part in improving education systems when they become teachers. In a profession where women are the majority, male teachers diversify the education workforce and make a significant impact as role models for children. The teaching profession is expected to grow 4% or more in the next decade at all teaching levels. […]
Read MoreHow one Black male teacher is breaking stereotypes and shaping the next generation
It’s a role that is typically led by a female. Fewer than 3% of pre-school and kindergarten teachers are men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jeremy Walton is working to break the stereotype as the only male early childhood teacher at Next Door Milwaukee. Next Door Milwaukee is a learning environment that […]
Read MoreDo we really need teachers to be male role models?
It’s been odd to hear so much concern at the news that the proportion of male teachers has fallen to its lowest-ever level. The truth, of course, is that the vanishing male teacher should not worry anyone. Quite the reverse. Most of us are quite annoying in some way or another, and too many of […]
Read MoreEditorial: Being a Father and A Teacher
When I first started working with infants and toddlers the last thing I was thinking about was being a role model as a male teacher. All I was trying to do was just to survive every day without making too many unintentional mistakes. I did not like making mistakes and tended to avoid situations that […]
Read MoreInternational: Exploring Career Trajectories of Men in the Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce
SIG (Special Interest Group) Gender Balance We invite to this year’s EECERA SIG gender balance meeting this week on Friday, 3th september, 13:00 CEST/MEZ (12:00 am BST). If you want to attend and haven’t registered yet, please send a mail to info@siggender.eu and we will send the zoom link to you. Those who have already […]
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