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Scholarship Scheme to Invite Men into Early Childhood Education – A First for NZ
It will not be rare to see men in early childhood teaching and childcare roles if a new initiative by NZ’s national early childhood network, ChildForum, sparks men’s interest. The proportion of men to women working in early childhood education was higher 20 years ago than it is today. Only 2% of early childhood educators […]
Read MoreNew Zealand: Primary School is a time to change a child’s life
Children are missing out on positive male role models because of a shortage of men wanting to become teachers. Bay schools have spoken out about their struggle to attract male teachers as local training centres record low numbers registering for courses. The Bay of Plenty Times has learned of at least one primary school with […]
Read MoreHiring should favour male, minority teachers: Toronto school board
A Toronto District School Board memo to staff that included gender and race among qualifications that could win a candidate an interview for a teaching position has outraged some female teachers. The memo, which was received by principals and teachers and obtained by The Globe and Mail, says that the qualities that could get a […]
Read MoreStudy: Anxious times for male teachers in primary
Study reveals men’s role is plagued by insecurities and contradictory perceptions Male primary teachers are always in demand – but could that be for the wrong reasons? A research project has cast doubt on common assumptions about this rare breed: that their mere presence can improve behaviour; that boys desperately need them; and that they […]
Read MoreLack of Male Teachers Detrimental to Kids’ Development
Scholars, heads of kindergartens and representatives from education departments concluded that the lack of male kindergarten teachers in China could be detrimental to the balanced development of children. The conclusion was made at an education seminar held in Hangzhou, capital city of eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, on June 21, 2012. Xu Bangqiang, vice-principal of a […]
Read MoreChinese political advisors demand more male teachers
Political advisors in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sunday called for more male teachers to be recruited to elementary schools. A current lack of male teachers in China’s kindergartens, primary and middle schools weakens the chances of students receiving balanced education from teachers of both genders, local political advisors said at the annual […]
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