00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217613057256 Buklod 20190702112439.0 a r |||| u| ta 190702s2019 xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPD-00406564438 DCHE rda eng DMLUC LG 993.5 2019 F34 C37 Castillo, Al Paolo D. author. Concept of preschool children of their male teachers Al Paolo D. Castillo ; Excelsa C. Tongson, adviser. Quezon City College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman 2019. x, 114 leaves illustrations 28 cm. + 1 CD ROM (4 3/4 in.) text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (B.S. Family Life and Child Development)--University of the Philippines Diliman May 2019. Available to the general public. This study aims to discover how preschool children view their male preschool teachers, in light of prevailing gender-stereotypical mindsets towards males in early childhood education. In addition to this, the study seeks to determine the concepts of these children across three age groups in both sexes. To achieve this, thirty preschool children from four different preschools within Metro Manila were randomly selected for a semi-structured interview and participatory drawing. Through these methods, the participants were able to express their thoughts and experiences with their male preschool teachers. The responses were analyzed and categorized into themes found across the data. Results show that preschool children are able to view their male preschool teachers in multiple ways, and that they view their male teachers as companions, task helpers, learning guides, classroom managers and facilitators, and promoters of independence. Additionally, younger participants were shown to view their male teachers more frequently as task helpers, while the older participants view their male teachers more frequently as companions and helpers. The two sexes were shown to have little differences in their concepts of their male preschool teachers. The children were shown to describe their teachers through their environment and adult interactions. Moreover, the children did not mention the sex of their teachers to provide explanations to their answers. With these findings, the study may allow for the development of more appropriate practices, as well as a more flexible perspective on gender roles within the school and inside the family. Preschool children Philippines Metro Manila. Male preschool teachers Philippines Metro Manila. Interaction analysis in education. Sex role in children Philippines Metro Manila. Tongson, Excelsa C. adviser. UP FI UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2019 F34 C37 Thesis