Understanding Education as a Career Choice for Men

Critical Insights from a Study of North Carolina Research Triangle Youth

AvTryan L. McMickens,Jim C. Harper, II

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the factors that influence whether men pursue careers in education.Drawing on in-depth interviews with fifteen participants from the North Carolina Research Triangle—four high school juniors and seniors, five undergraduates, and six P-12 educators—the book examines the voices of men at different stages of educational and career development to understand the conditions, influences, and experiences that shape their pathways toward or away from education careers. The analysis reveals three key factors influencing these career decisions: pre-collegiate involvement in community educational organizations, religious organizations, youth groups, and men's groups; parental influence; and the lasting impact of former educators who invested in them, believed in their potential, and supported their educational progress. By exploring the unique and transformational journeys of the participants, the book demonstrates how representation, mentorship, and community support shape career aspirations, offering critical insights for educational institutions seeking to improve recruitment, retention, and development of male educators.Essential reading for students, higher education administrators, and faculty in teacher education, higher education administration, career development, and gender studies in education.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-16
Mått:138 x 216 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Routledge Research in Education
Antal sidor:110
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041425441

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Tryan L. McMickens is Professor of Higher Education and Coordinator of the M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, USA.Jim C. Harper, II is Professor of History and Interim Associate Provost & Dean, Graduate Studies at North Carolina Central University, USA.Regina Gavin Williams is advanced Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Director of the Career Counseling Program at North Carolina Central University, USA.Jayla Moody Marshall is Assistant Professor of Higher Education at North Carolina Central University, USA.

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Highlighting the broader challenges of diversifying the educator workforce and addressing the scarcity of men entering the teaching profession, McMickens, Harper, Williams, and Marshall center the perspectives and experiences of boys and men to show how their interests are cultivated and factors that shape their decisions to pursue careers in education. Understanding Education as a Career Choice for Men is both timely and compelling—offering rigorous research findings that inform regional and state educator workforce needs while providing valuable national insights for expanding and strengthening education career pathways.James Earl Davis, Ph.D.Bernard C. Watson Endowed Chair in Urban Education and Professor of Higher Education, Temple UniversityThis book adds a nuanced perspective on male success. Specifically, this book adds a multidimensional perspective on men in education by focusing on their career choices, pathways, and aspirations. The stories and recommendations in this book are meaningful, and they have the propensity to profoundly impact the educational and career trajectories of men.Robert T. Palmer, Ph.D.Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Howard University

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1. Introducing the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study and The Fundamental Mechanics of the Study 2. In Depth Analysis of Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study Participants 3.High School Participant Findings from the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study 4. Undergraduate Participant Findings from the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study 5. P-12 Educator Participant Findings from the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study 6. Implications for Research and Practice from the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men Research Study 7. Resources that Aid in Improving the Career Pathways for Triangle Men