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Editorial: Why aren’t there more males in teaching?
My kids of both genders love their male teachers, but at both their schools, there are few males. How can we get more men into the profession? It’s a fact that teaching is a female-dominated field. Females make up 77 percent of K-12 teachers, men just 23. Most of that, according to the National Center […]
Read MoreMen in Early Years – Why there aren’t many, and how we can change this
If asked ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ most boys’ choices would not include preschool teacher. Most parents and teachers will not suggest the idea of boys choosing a career in early years education. The men I have spoken to, typically fall into it by chance – maybe their partner works […]
Read MoreHow Can Schools Get More Men to Be Teachers? Look to Nursing for What Works
By Elizabeth Heubeck — Education Week The nursing and teaching professions have a lot in common. They both fall under the HEAL umbrella: health, education, administration, and literacy. People who enter these two fields tend to be motivated by a desire to become a force of good in the world. And, historically, both professions have […]
Read MoreHow 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 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 […]
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