Men make up just 1.6 percent of New Zealand’s early childhood workforce, one of the worst male participation rates in the western world – but the South Island’s largest kindergarten provider is taking a strong stance in addressing this statistic, and enriching the early childhood education environment with a greater gender balance.December, 2011
Kidsfirst leads the pack in boosting men in ECE in New Zealand
Men make up just 1.6 percent of New Zealand’s early childhood workforce, one of the worst male participation rates in the western world – but the South Island’s largest kindergarten provider is taking a strong stance in addressing this statistic, and enriching the early childhood education environment with a greater gender balance.Male teachers in Malta
University gender ratios show women overtaking men in humanities, education, laws and business degreesWith women outnumbering men by a ratio of four to one among aspirant teachers, the male teacher is at risk of becoming a dying breed.
Statistics issued by the university from its 11 faculties show that only 265 of 1,418 students currently attending the Faculty of Education are men.
More men wanted for childcare jobs in Australia
Trent Tootell may be the minority in his chosen career but he has made a difference in children’s lives.Mr Tootell is completing a Diploma of Children’s Services while working at the Bundaberg’s City Y Childcare Centre.
Women generally dominate in his field, with men scarce in the childcare industry.
Federal Law Title IX covers more than sports
Ask someone about Title IX and he or she is likely to tell you that it has to do with girls and sports. Ask many educators this question, and you are likely to receive a similar (but far windier) answer.
Title IX was legislation passed in 1972 that reads: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance."
Title IX was legislation passed in 1972 that reads: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance."
Falsely accused teacher struggles to cope
A Quebec elementary school gym teacher says he is struggling to rebuild his life after having been falsely accused of sexual touching.A rumour began circulating at Henri Fournier's school in February 2008 involving 19 girls between the ages of eight and 13 who accused him of inappropriately touching girls, sometimes in front of other students.
58% rise in Welsh male graduates opting for teaching
Wales has three times as many women teachers as their male counterparts and the gap is growing, says the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW).The GTCW said the situation was worse at primary level where women teachers outnumber men by more than five-to-one.
MenTeach - E-News - November 2011
1) Percentage of men seem to be increasing at 2011 national conference
2) Men from China attending national conference
3) Role as father prepared this teacher for the classroom
4) African American male teacher shortage
5) Man discovers passion for education, finds next career
6) Kidsfirst leads the pack in boosting men in ECE in New Zealand
7) Federal Law Title IX covers more than sports
8) Falsely accused teacher struggles to cope
9) More men wanted for childcare jobs in Australia
10) 58% rise in Welsh male graduates opting for teaching
2) Men from China attending national conference
3) Role as father prepared this teacher for the classroom
4) African American male teacher shortage
5) Man discovers passion for education, finds next career
6) Kidsfirst leads the pack in boosting men in ECE in New Zealand
7) Federal Law Title IX covers more than sports
8) Falsely accused teacher struggles to cope
9) More men wanted for childcare jobs in Australia
10) 58% rise in Welsh male graduates opting for teaching
Wanted: Black Male Teachers Across the Nation
It's a nationwide problem - the shortage of Black male teachers. Only two percent of the nation's nearly five million teachers are African American.Attracting More Men to Child Care - How to...and why you should
It's a well known fact: the vast majority of people working in child care are females. Figures from the ABS show that at least 95 per cent of the working population of child care workers are female.
Attracting men to the industry is difficult and complicated: there are issues surrounding parental suspicion of men and the idea that child care is 'women's work', the low pay and status of child care workers have also been identified as a deterrent.
Attracting men to the industry is difficult and complicated: there are issues surrounding parental suspicion of men and the idea that child care is 'women's work', the low pay and status of child care workers have also been identified as a deterrent.
Research about male teachers wanted
A researcher, David Brody, is currently writing a book about male preschool teachers in different societies. He is looking for a male teacher in the Detroit or Ann Arbor and Portland, Oregon area. If you live there and would be interested in participating in this important study, or if you know of someone who fits the bill, please contact David at: davidb55@gmail.com
You can see his previous research here.
You can see his previous research here.