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- Fun Learning Dropping At School - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Alistair OwensAs teachers become ever more targeted on performance, the tendency towards “teaching to test” is growing. Specifically, grooming children to pass exams is resulting in a narrowed education and the fun of learning exploration is in decline. We need more educational games to induce ...
Views: 777 - The English Language In Educational Games - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe English language, an amalgam of an incredible number of other languages, is by its nature highly adaptable. You can play some great English games with word structure format and spelling. One such example that is a fun educational game is to analyse where a word came from, and then write a ...
Views: 1483 - Four + 500% Equals Blackbird Pi(e) In Coded Maths Games - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Alistair OwensI always found math to be a difficult subject to learn at school. I put most of my failing down to the fact I sat too close to an old fashioned pot-bellied stove. This provided a great source of warmth but also destroyed my concentration. At least I learnt to spell soporific in a written ...
Views: 1484 - Is It Parents, Children, or Schools that Fail Exams - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe trepidation of waiting for the annual exam results does not just apply to school children. At the moment parents are discovering if they have been successful in their application for their child's place in a preferred school. Naturally we regard the performance of a school is entirely due to ...
Views: 1647 - Sage Or Technocrat As The Ideal Teaching Resources. - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe role of a modern teacher is not easy. The objective to impart knowledge, instil a learning ability, an interest in learning and ultimately groom their students towards examination success posses many challenges in modern schooling. The expectations of parents, educational authorities, the ...
Views: 1475 - Transformimg Maths From A Chore To A Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Alistair OwensA well proven fact states if you fire the imagination of children you also gain their attention – an essential ingredient towards efficient learning. A school in Nottingham in the UK has proven the point by adopting a central Harry Potter theme to lessons. Maths has adopted a series of ...
Views: 969 - From Couch To Coach - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe biggest concern of most parents as their child goes to school is how are they are going to cope. Suddenly you are reliant on third parties to handle a crucial role that could influence the entire future for your child.The intimate bond with your child is interrupted; your omnipresence ...
Views: 1060 - The Future World Leaders And Scientists Are In School Right Now. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Alistair OwensThe world is a small place. Rapidly expanding and almost instantaneous transfer of information, we are reaching parts of the world that were, until a few years ago, impenetrable. Previously a dearth of knowledge led us to believe that such countries were different, alien and held disparate views ...
Views: 751 - Parents Go Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Alistair OwensEducation never fails to escape a torrent of daily political comment and operational concern heightened as exam results emerge. As the balance of the UK catches up with Scotland and returns to school three news items that emerged over the holiday period spring to mind. In France, the most ...
Views: 1017 - Education Experts Share Ideas On Parental Involvement - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Alistair Owens"Studies show that children that have at least one adult that takes an active interest in their education do far better in their school,” said Joe Donzelli, communications director for the Lee County School District in Florida USA which is initiating the campaign the country wide “Be ...
Views: 2568 - Parents' Role Vital in Education of Boys Through Educational Games - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Alistair OwensA global issue. The following comment were made by Patrick Manning Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Wednesday, August 8th 2007 Prime Minister Patrick Manning says research has shown that parents have a vital role to play in reversing the ongoing trend of girls outperforming boys at ...
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