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Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education: Motivations and Challenges

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Jasmin Alpad , Adawiya Adnan , Ailla Clemente , Jhulie Kim Hasan , Jerald Natividad
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 32 (4), 456-470, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14898017, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the motivations and challenges of Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education Program in Western Mindanao State University. The researchers conducted a one-on-one interview with five (5) Male Pre-Service Teachers. The findings of this study shed light on the motivations and challenges faced by Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education Program. Participants articulated various reasons for the motivations enrolling in the program such as influence by family, building self-reliance, and a passion for teaching young children for lifelong learning. Despite initial reservations, many participants found fulfillment in their roles as educators. However, the Pre-Service Teachers also encountered unique challenges, such as gender stereotypes and classroom management, which the Pre-Service Teacher navigated with perseverance and support. This study recommends that Male Pre-Service Teachers to actively engage in mentorship programs and seek support from peers, mentors, and family members. Foster a gender-inclusive environment in early childhood education to combat biases and stereotypes, promoting the value of male educators.

Keywords motivations challenges early childhood education influence male pre-service teacher
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5 authors, 1 institution.

This paper Western Mindanao State University — Philippines Western Mindanao State … 5 authors Jasmin Alpad — corresponding author JA Jasmin Alpad ✉ Adawiya Adnan AA Adawiya Adnan Ailla Clemente AC Ailla Clemente Jhulie Kim Hasan JH Jhulie Kim Hasan Jerald Natividad JN Jerald Natividad

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Jasmin Alpad, Adawiya Adnan, Ailla Clemente, Jhulie Kim Hasan, Jerald Natividad, (2025). Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education: Motivations and Challenges, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(4): 456-470
Bibtex Citation
@article{jasmin_alpad2025pemj,
author = {Jasmin Alpad and Adawiya Adnan and Ailla Clemente and Jhulie Kim Hasan and Jerald Natividad},
title = {Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education: Motivations and Challenges},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {32},
number = {4},
pages = {456-470},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.14898017},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/4537}
}
APA Citation
Alpad, J., Adnan, A., Clemente, A., Hasan, J.K., Natividad, J., (2025). Male Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education: Motivations and Challenges. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(4), 456-470. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14898017

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