2025
How 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 […]
Read MoreEditorial: Is Singapore ready for more male pre-school teachers?
By Christie Chiu and Lynda Hong – The Strait Times There is less than one man for every 10 early childhood educators in Singapore – surprising given that the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) estimates the need for another 1,500 more educators to support the sector’s expansion in the coming years. Are male […]
Read MoreRegistered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: A 50-State Scan
by Nathan Kriha, Sarah Westphal, Jonathan Feinstein, Erin Mote Registered teacher apprenticeship programs (RTAPs) are a relatively new form of teacher preparation. First arising out of Tennessee and New York in 2022, these programs allow candidates to earn a salary, train under a mentor teacher, all while working toward teaching licensure and, when applicable, a […]
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