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State Government wants more male teachers in classrooms as role models
The State Government wants more male teachers in classrooms amid concern many boys are lacking role models. Only one in five state primary school teachers is male, but new figures show the tide may be turning. Education Minister Bronwyn Pike said that men were responding to special programs to recruit teachers. “Male teachers are crucial […]
Read MoreSouth Korea: A quota of men in teaching
The educational bureau of the city of Seoul push for a quota system to guarantee a certain number of male teachers in primary and secondary schools in an attempt to prevent women dominate the profession, it was learned official sources, Wednesday, March 26, 2008. In the Korean capital, women represent 83% of primary school teachers, […]
Read MoreNew Zealand Summit a Success!
We enjoyed a great EC-MENz Summit in Peel Forest, Canterbury, New Zealand, deep in the wild country, this time. We had an emphasis on the different approaches that men can bring to the education of highly active children, encouraging managed risk-taking among children, and exploring the natural environment from a child’s view. Even more valuable […]
Read MoreTeacher list discriminates against men
The Supreme Court has ruled that the procedure of appointing state teachers is unconstitutional as male candidates are treated unfairly. The decision came after an appeal by a physical education teacher who claimed male candidates were at a disadvantage under the current first-come first-served system since they had to do two years of army service. […]
Read MoreMen in childcare groove in Australia
Aspley Early Learning Centre director Susie Bell has been overseeing some innovative staffing since arriving in October. The centre has two male staff members, Brian Bugden and Tristan Bell-Blissner, who are proving a big hit with the children. Ms Bell said having male staff was unusual for the childcare sector but she said it had […]
Read MoreMen teaching in Asian countries
Mr. Abu Bakar Osman, 28, stood out at a recent scholarship ceremony for childcare educators. In the first batch of 100, he was the only man among a bevy of women. Industry statistics tell an even more compelling picture of a sector that continues to be dominated by women. Out of more than 5,600 childcare […]
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