There definitely is a need for more male role models in secondary education classes. As mentioned in the WTDC book, African-American males have limited successful males to look up to as a way to express the possibilities that may lay ahead if they attempt to be academically successful. Male teachers could provde this for these students.
I agree with this idea that "not enough males are teaching in the classroom." People usually think of teachers as white females. This idea needs to be refined a little. What I mean by this is we need to change the way we think about who may be an effective teacher. Many people have had great (and not so great) white female teachers, but they are certainly not the only people that are capable of teaching. We should as a society look at many people that may be capable to being an effective teacher. THis includes males. White males, black males, etc.... It is the case that certain students do not have a male figure in their life. Being a male teacher, I find that students are able to make a connection when they are in the classroom with a male teacher. Male teachers are also able to teach in a different way just because even students are so adapted to learning from a white female teacher. We should promote more male teachers and other people to teach.
I agree with you guys but I think everyone needs more male role models in their lives. In additions, there needs to be more incentives to get males interested in the education field.
I also believe we need more male teachers, and more male teachers who are black, or Hispanic, or Asian. I think chapter 3, "The Empty Desk in the Third Row," is one of the most effective chapters in the book so far, because it was written by a teacher who had the same background as the students. We need teachers who can understand the kids because they have "been there."
Teaching needs to be elevated as a profession to a level with engineer or doctor - it is just as important to society. Maybe then more young men would be motivated to choose teaching as a career.
I completely agree with that statement. Male role models are lacking in education field as teachers. So often the bulk of teachers are female. I don't understand or even know where to begin to encourage them to become teachers. Often times teaching is seen as women's job, and so few males are intersted in doing something seen as feminine. This has made it more difficult for men to become teachers and still receive the respect in the community. Male teachers need to increase in the classroom to really reach out to the male population.
Yes yes yes! There should definitely be more male role models in the schools. I honestly don't necessarily think they have to even be in the classrooms. Having male administrators and deans make a great impact on our students. I agree with PKupfer, It doesn't matter if they are Black, White,Hispanic, Native American, etc. However, more upstanding Black males are needed in schools that contain a majority of Black students so they have the potential of being mentors and an indelible example for all the students.
mkieffer: I agree that teacher should be given such prestige as people give doctor, lawyer, etc. People fail to realize that a teacher is the one who help mold the minds of those individuals.I feel when we achieve this goal more people will care about teachers and there will be an influx of people trying to become teachers. However, I do not know if this is the answer. I wish it could be.
sbosarge: It did slip my mind that many males do feel teaching is a woman's job. One would think we have come past that over these years but obviously not. This just shows that men need to be more secure with themselves and forget about what others have to say.
Jcalhoun: Yes, there need more black male role models in the school system along with other races.Males need to be able to see themselves in this setting along with other jobs. Mentors need to be assigned to some students to show them that it is possible attain certain goals and dreams.
Indeed, but I think you can elaborate on that statement even more by saying that there are not enough male teachers who are not actual coaches of some sort in the secondary school. Teachers who are coaches as well, have a debilitating effect on students because they are generally not the best at executing the content and objectives, and are focused on the students in class whom they know and such. Therefore, I know I will have a much better impact on students because I am not a coach, and I am there to actually see to it that they get a great education, and made to think for themselves.
To add to Mr. Mixon's point, we need male teachers in the classroom that are interested in all students (not only those who play sports) and the true academic potential of all students. It is very true that many coaches lack the ability to execute superior content knowledge, objectives, and goals. Even if it was the case that all coaches exhibited great pedagogical skills, they often times cater to those students who are athletes. This is an issue of the system and is difficult to regulate as male teachers serve multiple roles (coaches, disciplinarians, etc.) I believe we need male teachers that are unaffiliated with sports. This is in agreement with Mr. mixon's above mentioned point.
Young men need good role models. I would love to see more men get involved with education, but in reality women remain the predominant group that pursue this career (at the elementary, middle, and high school levels). You can’t ignore that fact, so we must work with what we have. And personally as a female teacher, I think that I can do a great job, if presented with the necessary skills and tools.
There definitely is a need for more male role models in secondary education classes. As mentioned in the WTDC book, African-American males have limited successful males to look up to as a way to express the possibilities that may lay ahead if they attempt to be academically successful. Male teachers could provde this for these students.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this idea that "not enough males are teaching in the classroom." People usually think of teachers as white females. This idea needs to be refined a little. What I mean by this is we need to change the way we think about who may be an effective teacher. Many people have had great (and not so great) white female teachers, but they are certainly not the only people that are capable of teaching. We should as a society look at many people that may be capable to being an effective teacher. THis includes males. White males, black males, etc.... It is the case that certain students do not have a male figure in their life. Being a male teacher, I find that students are able to make a connection when they are in the classroom with a male teacher. Male teachers are also able to teach in a different way just because even students are so adapted to learning from a white female teacher. We should promote more male teachers and other people to teach.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you guys but I think everyone needs more male role models in their lives. In additions, there needs to be more incentives to get males interested in the education field.
ReplyDeleteI also believe we need more male teachers, and more male teachers who are black, or Hispanic, or Asian. I think chapter 3, "The Empty Desk in the Third Row," is one of the most effective chapters in the book so far, because it was written by a teacher who had the same background as the students. We need teachers who can understand the kids because they have "been there."
ReplyDeleteTeaching needs to be elevated as a profession to a level with engineer or doctor - it is just as important to society. Maybe then more young men would be motivated to choose teaching as a career.
I completely agree with that statement. Male role models are lacking in education field as teachers. So often the bulk of teachers are female. I don't understand or even know where to begin to encourage them to become teachers. Often times teaching is seen as women's job, and so few males are intersted in doing something seen as feminine. This has made it more difficult for men to become teachers and still receive the respect in the community. Male teachers need to increase in the classroom to really reach out to the male population.
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes! There should definitely be more male role models in the schools. I honestly don't necessarily think they have to even be in the classrooms. Having male administrators and deans make a great impact on our students. I agree with PKupfer, It doesn't matter if they are Black, White,Hispanic, Native American, etc. However, more upstanding Black males are needed in schools that contain a majority of Black students so they have the potential of being mentors and an indelible example for all the students.
ReplyDeletemkieffer: I agree that teacher should be given such prestige as people give doctor, lawyer, etc. People fail to realize that a teacher is the one who help mold the minds of those individuals.I feel when we achieve this goal more people will care about teachers and there will be an influx of people trying to become teachers. However, I do not know if this is the answer. I wish it could be.
ReplyDeletesbosarge: It did slip my mind that many males do feel teaching is a woman's job. One would think we have come past that over these years but obviously not. This just shows that men need to be more secure with themselves and forget about what others have to say.
ReplyDeleteJcalhoun: Yes, there need more black male role models in the school system along with other races.Males need to be able to see themselves in this setting along with other jobs. Mentors need to be assigned to some students to show them that it is possible attain certain goals and dreams.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Often times too many of us are more concerned with others than what we feel called to do.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, but I think you can elaborate on that statement even more by saying that there are not enough male teachers who are not actual coaches of some sort in the secondary school. Teachers who are coaches as well, have a debilitating effect on students because they are generally not the best at executing the content and objectives, and are focused on the students in class whom they know and such. Therefore, I know I will have a much better impact on students because I am not a coach, and I am there to actually see to it that they get a great education, and made to think for themselves.
ReplyDeleteTo add to Mr. Mixon's point, we need male teachers in the classroom that are interested in all students (not only those who play sports) and the true academic potential of all students. It is very true that many coaches lack the ability to execute superior content knowledge, objectives, and goals. Even if it was the case that all coaches exhibited great pedagogical skills, they often times cater to those students who are athletes. This is an issue of the system and is difficult to regulate as male teachers serve multiple roles (coaches, disciplinarians, etc.) I believe we need male teachers that are unaffiliated with sports. This is in agreement with Mr. mixon's above mentioned point.
ReplyDeleteYoung men need good role models. I would love to see more men get involved with education, but in reality women remain the predominant group that pursue this career (at the elementary, middle, and high school levels). You can’t ignore that fact, so we must work with what we have. And personally as a female teacher, I think that I can do a great job, if presented with the necessary skills and tools.
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