Elementary Teacher Education And Gender

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Focusing on the experiences of male pre-service elementary school teachers, this book highlights the challenges and support systems they encounter in a predominantly female profession. It addresses the pressing need for male educators in U.S. elementary schools, examining influences that encourage men to enter teaching, the absence of positive male role models, and issues related to professional identity. Additionally, it offers recommendations for recruitment and retention strategies, emphasizing the importance of diversifying the teaching workforce.