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Vietnamese male kindergarten teacher one of a kind
Hoan was one of two male students among thousands of females but his determination showed men can be kindergarten teachers too. Lai Cong Hoan, 29, begins his work day by singing Chau Di Mau Giao (I go to kindergarten) with students in his Vu Ninh Commune kindergarten classroom in northern Thai Binh Province. Hoan stands […]
Read MoreGood for the goose, why not the gander? Irish men caring for young children
As a self-employed joiner, Co Down man Patrick Coulter used to spend his working life organising sub contractors and chasing clients for unpaid bills. Now he earns a wage from, among other duties, icing fairy cakes, putting plasters on knees and telling stories. The 42-year-old is one of only two registered male childminders in Northern […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – November 2010
1) Male teachers in Canada primary grades 2) Male teachers express importance of their presence 3) Vietnam: Lack of male teachers reinforces stereotypes 4) Lack of male primary teachers sparks concerns in United Kingdom 5) Kindergarten teacher receives Award in Canada 6) Looking for male role models in Australia 7) Where have South Australia’s male […]
Read MoreEncouraging men to be primary teachers in Sheffield
Fewer than one in eight Sheffield primary school teachers is a man, according to the latest figures from the education authority. The traditional imbalance has barely changed over the last decade, resulting in fresh fears that boys are not getting the male role models they need. Only 215 men are currently teaching in city primaries, […]
Read MoreKindergarten teacher receives Award in Canada
Infant kindergarten teacher Greg McGlynn stands among a group of students after receiving the Magic 100 Golden Apple Award on Thursday. There was a time, not that long ago, when the ultimately sign of respect a student could show his teacher was to place a shinny red apple on the teacher’s desk. On Thursday, Greg […]
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