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Teaching is a historically female-dominated profession, but that is rapidly changing. More men than ever are now earning teacher certifications<\/a> or degrees and taking their place in the classroom. While the percentage of men in the classroom is growing, most text books, forums, and blog posts only offer advice for female teachers.<\/p>\n

A male student teacher on Reddit asked his fellow males, \u201cWhat don\u2019t they tell you in college?\u201d and the advice rolled in. Below, we\u2019ve highlighted the best responses from the tread. Read the entire thread here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Role Models<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That I would end up being the only male role model\/father figure for half my class because they are either the kids of single moms\u2026or they are in the system. \u2013 Turing45<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had parents come in and tell me that their kid (generally boys) thinks the world of me and I\u2019m their favorite teacher. It\u2019s pretty humbling to realize I may be the closest thing to a role model. I try to keep that in mind in how I dress, speak, and treat others (especially women).\u00a0 \u2013 boyerling3<\/a><\/p>\n

I never thought I would have kids tell me that I was their father figure in their life. On the one hand, it\u2019s really meaningful and fulfilling, but on the other, it\u2019s a lot of pressure. \u2013 infinitum17<\/a><\/p>\n

Clothing <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Figure out what to wear and buy enough of that outfit to go for a week or two. I stopped wearing \u201cnicer\u201d clothing that may look a little more professional because I\u2019m moving all the time. \u2013leeshis0019<\/a><\/p>\n

The greatest thing ever for a male teacher\u2026a shoe dryer. Alternate wearing shoes and drying them. \u00a0– futureformerteacher<\/a><\/p>\n

Bonding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you can find a group of male colleagues to hang out with then do it. I am able to find a group easily, but we all like hanging out with our female colleagues as well so it\u2019s not that big of a deal. However, it is nice to just talk \u201cguy stuff\u201d every now and then. \u2013 leeshis0019<\/a><\/p>\n

My school (elementary level) has a \u201cmen\u2019s lunch club.\u201d All the guys get together once every month or two and go out for a meal. Great bonding experience. \u2013 rastamanpastaman<\/a><\/p>\n

Female Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Something I read on an online forum while in high school and remembered while contemplating going into education was to always<\/strong> squat down while talking to a female student seated at a desk so it couldn\u2019t possibly look like you were trying to see down her shirt. After reading this, I noticed most male teachers do exactly that while talking to female students. \u2013 box_of_squirrels<\/a><\/p>\n

I never get really close to any of my students. Maybe an arm length or two away and I make a point to look them in the eyes. \u2013leeshis0019<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a guy with a deeper voice and larger frame (that can mean anything from tall to broad) \u2013 be mindful of your interactions with young girls. Teaching is such a female dominated profession, that I didn\u2019t realize as a (middle school) teacher I was the first male teacher many of my young girls ever had. As a result, I scared the living daylights out of them because they\u2019re not used to a \u201cgruff guy\u201d type of personality. I had to learn incredibly quickly to deliberately and methodically show a gentler side of myself so I didn\u2019t drive students away. \u2013 DigitalPriest<\/a><\/p>\n

And Finally…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A student teacher I had last year texted me the other day and said, “Kindergarteners are nut height.” I guess they keep running into him to hug him and hit him constantly. \u2013 OhioMegi<\/a><\/p>\n

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