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A learning organisation
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 09/02/2010
» After reading an article in an International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language ELT (English Language Teaching) management and special interest group newsletter, written by George Pickering, an established English language coach and trainer, I am left wondering whether the idea of a "learning organisation" can work in Thailand.
Better approach to training urged
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 26/01/2010
» The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (Padi), as well as the British Army, uses this System Approach to Training for its instructional requirements, so there's a good chance it could work for Thailand's education sector too.
Monkey see, monkey do
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 19/01/2010
» In Thailand, many students, unfortunately, believe that copying is an acceptable practice and is part of academic life. Many others don't realise that it is detrimental to effective learning.
Critical thinking
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 12/01/2010
» It has taken a period of 10 years since the 1999 Education Act before the executives of the ministry's education agencies agreed to the proposal to reduce the role of rote learning and to adopt analytical thinking as a fundamental teaching protocol. This has been a long time coming.
Time to have your say
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 05/01/2010
» It is not just academics and administrators who are speaking out. It appears that more and more members of society have decided that it's time for improvements in our education system to be significant and more importantly effective.