2007
MenTeach E-News – November 2007
1) $1 Million for Black Male Teacher Initiative 2) Report about the USA National MenTeach Symposium in Chicago 3) The first World Gathering for Men in Early Childhood Education May 2008 4) Report about Men in Education Retreat in New England – USA 5) See the video of Ontario Television panel discussion talking about men […]
Read MoreEditorial: Hiring men teachers
I was reading through some online newspapers. One from Sauk Center, Minnesota (a part of the state that is home to the Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegone) and the other from China. The Minnesota article was about an old town hall that was being moved. In the news back in 1891 the township added […]
Read MoreEditorial: Recruiting More Men to Teach
There are many ways to recruit more men to be teachers. Start a large public awareness campaign There needs to be constant, pervasive messages about the importance of men teaching children. Every media needs to show positive images of men teaching or telling stories about the value and significance of men teaching. Newspapers, magazine, television, […]
Read MoreWhat is it to be a man?
MenTeach: There is much discussion about men teachers being male role models. It’s important to keep in mind that the idea of what “maleness” is – is constantly changing. Here is an excerpt from “Asking the Right Questions about Baltimore’s African-American Underclass Men and Boys” by Jack Kammer COMMONLY ACCEPTED OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ONCE […]
Read MoreDoes a male teachers deep voice make a difference in discipline?
[MenTeach: This discussion was posted to the ECEMen’s list in July 2007. We thought it would be of interest to MenTeach readers.] I am starting work on an article concerning gender differences and conceptions of classroom and behavior management in an ECE environment and I’m looking for some input. Last year I was asked to […]
Read MoreM.E.N. Retreat – A Massachusetts and New Hampshire operation with regional aspirations
Men in Education Network (M.E.N. Interest Forum) – October 6, 2007 I. Biographies – The men shared their experience working in early education. II. Professional Assistance – Forming relationships between male educators and parents: Bulletin Board “Meet the Men” at your center. Bio’s, background etc… with section in the middle on “a balanced approach” that […]
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