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Primary level teaching sees rise in male applicants
More men are applying to be primary school teachers but male role models in early education remain stubbornly low, according to new figures. At Dundee University, applications from men for courses are up by almost a quarter compared to 2008-09 while they are up by 12.3 per cent at the University of Aberdeen. While the […]
Read MoreDaddy Daycare Planned in New Zealand
We could be seeing dads working as educators and more kids benefiting from contact with men if Dean Severinsen has his way. Less than 2% of staff employed at childcare and kindergarten centres are men, and men are even scarcer in licensed home-based ECE. Many children in NZ spend little or no time in the […]
Read MoreSingapore: More men entering early education
In the woman-dominated industry of pre-school educators, Mr Patrick Magno – who teaches at Kinderland – is a rarity. But the situation is gradually changing, according to pre-school operators. NTUC First Campus, which operates more than 90 childcare centres in Singapore, now has seven male pre-school teachers. Three years ago, it had none. According to […]
Read MoreMen In ECE in Canada
As a follow up to the great meeting we had in June with our friends from Ontario I submit this summary of the work they are doing and encourage you to follow the links that lead to great material. A Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma District Campaign A group of early childhood educators, with the support of […]
Read MoreGuyana campaign announced to reverse male teacher shortage
The Ministry of Education yesterday announced that it is embarking on a “robust” marketing and recruitment drive to reverse the decline of male teachers. The “Be a Man, Teach Guyana” campaign, initiated by Education Minister Shaik Baksh, is being executed by senior officers from the Ministry with support from World Bank. “Educators are becoming increasingly […]
Read MoreUnited Kingdom drive shows success bringing men into childcare
A campaign to attract more men into childcare in Surrey has seen unprecedented interest, it has been revealed. Since the campaign was launched by Surrey County Council (SCC) in April, almost 100 men have made inquiries to the local authority about getting involved. Thirty-seven men recently took part in an information session given by staff […]
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