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Philippines education reform faces challenges
Published on 09/05/2015
» MANILA — Halfway through its implementation and even with the required legislation that gave it teeth, a new basic education system in the Philippines continues to face challenges from politicians and groups that find the government's preparations for it insufficient.
Tackling learning disabilities
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 30/11/2010
» Upon the conclusion of her assigning her Prathom 5 (Grade 5) class a maths exercise on decimals, Saisunee Roodeekajohnchai, a teacher at Ban Huai Lat School, asked Ngunruethai Boonsri, aka Mai, 11, and five of her classmates to group at the back of the classroom. She then told them to practise multiplication by using their fingers.
Student business advisers extolled
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 07/09/2010
» 'AMC is a conglomerate specialising in the paper, petrochemical and construction businesses. Its production base is in Southeast Asia. As its main businesses are commodities and services that are similar to those of its competitors, AMC is struggling to stay at the top, given the prevailing competitive environment. Its goal is to become the Asean leader in its business sphere by 2015."
Local to global and back
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 07/09/2010
» There is a lack of audio-visual materials that are specific to Thailand, so a project has been undertaken to develop DVDs for primary school pupils in Thailand.
Which is the best school?
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 10/08/2010
» I am constantly confronted by parents who ask the question, "Which is the best school in Bangkok?" My answer has always been, "There is no such thing as the best school, not anywhere in the world." Instead, I urge parents to ask a more reflective question, "Is my child getting the best learning experiences at home and at school?"
Full commitment to mentoring students
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 13/07/2010
» Since social-emotional well-being directly relates to students' academic achievement, schools should commit to supporting it. This is particularly necessary for adolescents.