DERRICK Z. JACKSON'S column on male teachers casts a light on the frequently overlooked issue of gender inequity among those who teach young children ("The value of the male schoolteacher," Op-ed, April 22). This imbalance is even more glaring in the early care and education field, with women constituting 97 percent of teachers of children under 5.
August, 2008
Men too afraid to teach
Where have all the male school teachers gone? Figures obtained by The Bulletin reveal there has been a consistent decline in male teachers across the Gold Coast region, with females outnumbering males by almost four to one in the classroom.
Poor salary and a negative perception of the industry has been blamed for the drop in the number of males taking up teaching.
Since 2003, there has been nearly a 2 per cent decrease in the number of full-time male state school teachers -- from 29.1 per cent to 27.2 per cent.
Poor salary and a negative perception of the industry has been blamed for the drop in the number of males taking up teaching.
Since 2003, there has been nearly a 2 per cent decrease in the number of full-time male state school teachers -- from 29.1 per cent to 27.2 per cent.
Data about the percentage of male early education teachers in Manitoba, Canada
There were 20 Canadians (at least 8 Manitobans) who took the time and resources to show up for the historic gathering at the 2008 Working Forum on Men in ECE. The 140 delegates had a great time together and many friendships were born out of this gathering.
Discussions were rich, workshops incredibly insightful, and plenary sessions well received. Most of us will remember most the wonderful stories that were shared about our journeys into and in the field of ECE.All left sharing a renewed urgency to work to wards a more gender balanced workforce, for the sake of the children.
Discussions were rich, workshops incredibly insightful, and plenary sessions well received. Most of us will remember most the wonderful stories that were shared about our journeys into and in the field of ECE.All left sharing a renewed urgency to work to wards a more gender balanced workforce, for the sake of the children.
A letter appreciating male teachers
Ruth & Paul _______
Winnipeg, MB
June 9, 2008
Dear Discovery Centre Staff,
Re: Alicia
It is with regret that I inform you that Alicia will no longer be attending Discovery Children's Centre after the last day of school, June 26th. We will be making arrangements for part-time home care in our school division area, as Alicia will be attending Bruce Middle School in September.
Winnipeg, MB
June 9, 2008
Dear Discovery Centre Staff,
Re: Alicia
It is with regret that I inform you that Alicia will no longer be attending Discovery Children's Centre after the last day of school, June 26th. We will be making arrangements for part-time home care in our school division area, as Alicia will be attending Bruce Middle School in September.
Seeking men for a research project
Men in Education Research Project
You Teach What? The experiences of a teacher-principal-coach
"You teach what?" That is the phrase I often heard when I would tell my fellow coaches what I taught. Being a high school basketball coach and first grade teacher was not something they were expecting to hear. They expected me to tell them that I taught physical education or social studies, not that I taught six-year olds how to read. The reaction that followed was often mixed. Some of the coaches would give me the "that is pretty neat, I respect that" look, while others would give me the "are you kidding me, that is weird" look.
Do you want to start your own male teacher training program?
Sometimes on quiet days (or when we want a distraction from all the work we have) we'll do a search on the internet about male teachers, men teachers, or this time "male teacher training programs."
Teacher & Nursing - a profession or a gender?
[MenTeach: There are many lessons we can learn from women and from other professions. A member shared an article with us about a man in the nursing profession. Read the article - do any of the challenges sound familiar?]
A few good men
Male nurses defy stereotypes and discrimination to find satisfaction in a female-dominated profession
A few good men
Male nurses defy stereotypes and discrimination to find satisfaction in a female-dominated profession
Loan Forgiveness Programs
Having been in the field for a few decades, I have realized a few things:
1) We need more males.
2) We (males) will always be a small percentage, but hopefully will grow.
3) Salaries will remain low.
1) We need more males.
2) We (males) will always be a small percentage, but hopefully will grow.
3) Salaries will remain low.
New grant and loan forgiveness legislation
Final Higher Education Act includes Early Childhood Educator Provisions for loan forgiveness, compensation initiatives, and grants to states for professional development systems
The House and Senate have passed the conference bill (H.R. 4137) for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which now goes to the President for his signature. NAEYC worked closely with members of Congress to include the following provisions:
The House and Senate have passed the conference bill (H.R. 4137) for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which now goes to the President for his signature. NAEYC worked closely with members of Congress to include the following provisions: