ERIC Number: EJ932623
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0957-5146
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Greek Parents' Perceptions of Male Early Childhood Educators
Rentzou, Konstantina
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, v31 n2 p135-147 2011
The study reported here examined Greek parents' perceptions of barriers to men entering the early childhood education and care profession and their recommendations for recruiting more males into the field. Parents were asked to respond on a Likert scale to statements regarding males' decision to enter the profession, possible benefits for male early childhood educators, and perceived societal attitudes towards male early childhood educators. The findings indicate that the participating parents were in favour of recruiting more males into the early childhood education and care profession but at the same time they recognize the difficulties men encounter when choosing to become early childhood educators. Recommendations for future research designs are formulated. (Contains 1 note and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Males, Barriers, Social Attitudes, Gender Issues, Parent Attitudes, Child Care, Gender Bias, Caregivers, Likert Scales, Career Choice
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece
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