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Elaine Q
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Posted: 27 July 2009 at 3:27pm |
PROGRAMME TO ENCOURAGE MEN TO TEACH Buckinghamshire County Council is continuing to work to increase the number of men embarking upon teaching careers in primary schools. In 2001-02 around 1,500 men began primary teacher training, since then a Government campaign to increase the number of men embarking on a career in teaching has lead to an increase to 2,341 in 2008-09. With men representing just 15% of full time teaching staff in Primary Schools nationally, Buckinghamshire County Council are holding their second annual men-only teacher taster course in September 2009, which will give those considering a career in teaching an insight into the profession and an idea of what the training will involve. The three day course will include a one-day school placement, and is designed to help participants to decide whether to apply for initial teacher training. Marion Clayton, Cabinet Member for Achievement and Learning, said: “Children benefit from having both male and female influences from their teachers, so it is important that we attract more men into teaching, particularly in our primary schools, where teachers have traditionally been mainly women. This course will offer an opportunity for men to see for themselves what opportunities there are, and hopefully persuade them that teaching is a really rewarding career for both men and women .” The Training and Development Agency reports that it is not only education officials who are calling for a greater male presence in our junior schools, with boys currently in primary education admitting that the presence of a male teacher makes them behave better (51%) and work harder (42%). There are also more intangible qualities, with many boys saying that male teachers help them enjoy school more (44%) and feel more confident about themselves (37%). The Primary Taster Course is being trumpeted as an instrumental way of helping men into teaching. Those interested should contact Nigel Currums on 01296 382765, or by e-mail at ncurrums@buckscc.gov.uk. Further information is available on the Buckinghamshire County Council web pages (http://jobs.buckscc.gov.uk). Edited by Elaine Q - 27 July 2009 at 3:28pm |
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