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Fair deal urged
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 29/06/2010
» The idea of having a contract between teachers and institutions is that both parties should benefit from the security it provides. Recent contract negotiations at my university have shed some light on the lack of understanding by Thai employers of the plight of foreigners teaching in Thailand.
This time, it's the real deal
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 15/06/2010
» A new semester and a new set of students, and I am wondering whether my introductory speeches explaining that plagiarism and copying are not welcome in the classroom will be adhered to.
Water, water everywhere
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 01/06/2010
» Most of our planet is covered in water. However, we can only drink 2.5 percent of it. Some educational commentators suggest that this could be a metaphor for our education budget from the government.
Well and truly certified
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 18/05/2010
» Confusion abounds over the qualifications that are needed to work as an English teacher in the Land of Smiles.
Brazenly elitist
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 04/05/2010
» With such a large turnover expected, it is important to make sure that we have the right balance between quality and quantity, as well as teachers and academics if we are to emerge from this transitional period with our education system intact.
Enhancing the quality of higher education
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 20/04/2010
» The Asia-Pacific Quality Network had its conference and annual general meeting in Bangkok recently, at which members discussed the advancement of quality assurance in higher education throughout Asia and the Pacific region.
Always prepared to learn
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 06/04/2010
» Having just returned from a recent conference in Cambodia, this veteran teacher feels fired up and ready for the challenges ahead.
Students deserve both quality and depth
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 23/03/2010
» In a recent Bangkok Post article, Dr Somwung Pitiyanuwat, who has just left the Office for National Standards and Quality Assessment (Onesqa) to assist the Office of Higher Education in a new role, stated that he was looking for the country's best teaching institutions to conduct specialist teacher training.
That will do nicely, sir
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 09/03/2010
» Not a month goes by without another education bribery or corruption story hitting the presses. Graft in education is not new, and it is prevalent in many countries, not just in Thailand. By putting several stories together, I can see how attractive it must be for unscrupulous educators.
Behind the scenes
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 23/02/2010
» Once a conference is over, it's time to organise your new contacts information.