The Working Group on Men in Early
Childhood Education (MECE) provides a global meeting place for male and female
early childhood professionals to reflect on the value of gender balance in
early childhood education and the benefits and barriers to men’s full
participation, and to identify actions to promote these important issues
worldwide (http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/initiatives/men-in-ece/).
Twelve nations met in Honolulu to
discuss the issues and trend of men in early childhood to explore myths and stereotypes on men in early childhood and strategies for increasing male involvement on a global level.
The forum allowed delegates to
learn play activities within the context of cultural and natural environment of
children and families, and its impact on education through nature education, outdoor
play, games, and the varied roles of men and women in early childhood
education.
This link led to the full report
of the forum https://ccie-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wfwp/in04-mece/WF_games_report.pdf
I was glad to learn of this initiative
that advocates for men‘s participation in early childhood education. Male
involvement is needed in the field for many reasons in making positive differences
in the lives of children.
At this point in our coursework I don't think we've discussed gender balance in early childhood education. This is something that I plan to examine further. Thanks for sharing.
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