Male Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives and Experiences regarding Early Childhood Education Program in China

Table 3

Emerging themes.

No.	Emerging themes
1	Males’ concerns at the beginning of their professional studies; (i) Concerns from parents; (ii) Concerns regarding future career
2	Challenges faced by male students while working with young children during their internship; (i) The irreplaceable period—infancy; (ii) Designing activities for infants; (iii) Female-dominated work environment
3	The perspectives of male students on working in early childhood education upon completion of their professional studies; (i) Working in an infant classroom; (ii) The significance of mentorship in internships