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United Arab Emerate (UAE) study reveals men turning their backs on teachingUnited Arab Emerate (UAE) study reveals men turning their backs on teaching
School’s back but without the boys – research reveals males are turning their backs on teaching. Male Emirati teachers face “prejudice, stereotyping and negative reactions” from friends and family, a study has found. While female teachers enjoy a high status, men complain they are mocked and told to get a ‘real job’. The study has […]
Read MoreThe ‘manny’ admitted to England’s top nanny college
Norland College, an English school famous for producing the country’s finest and most professional nannies, has opened its doors to its first fully matriculated (and second-ever) male student in the campus’ 120-year history. Michael Kenny, 18, will join a class of 48 females at Norland, where he will study to become the first male to […]
Read MoreMale educators in Grand Forks elementary classrooms
Early in his teaching career at Grand Forks’ Ben Franklin Elementary School, Harold Gustafson had a good student he described as “a little Pigpen,” named after the Peanuts character who was always followed by a trail of dust. The boy’s father kept urging him to clean his room, but the boy refused. One weekend, the […]
Read MoreTeacher’s Day: 45% of teachers in Indian schools are women
In India, teachers form the third largest workforce among white-collared employees. A point to reflect on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday, is that of the country’s 64 lakh school teachers, 29 lakh are women. The percentage of women teachers in schools has been increasing steadily in recent years. From 43.46% in 2008-09, it rose to 44.83% in […]
Read MoreFather-to-be wants to teach
[MenTeach: You can read more about Jonathan and his work as a teacher AND appearance on Good Morning America here.] I am currently working as an Employment Consultant for the College for Technical Education in Lexington, Ky. I work with the Early Childhood Education department to recruit and career place students once they receive their CDA. […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – August 2012
MenTeach E-News August 2012 1) 50 per cent more males in teaching 2) Interviews of “international experts” about men in early education 3) Man Up: Be a Teacher 4) TV Show interviewing male teachers 5) Creating future-minded African American men 6) Question: Should I transport a child alone in my car? 7) We need the […]
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