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Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/03/2010
» Recently, over 1,600 students packed the ground floor of the Social Science Complex in the Rangsit campus of Thammasat University (TU). The students put up posters that described projects that they had designed on their own to help eliminate problems in Thai society. The posters were on display.
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 09/03/2010
» One may express amusement at the thought of the existence of a true correlation between physical appearance and/or demeanour and a student's academic achievement. While it lacks sufficient empirical evidence, the claim may hold some truth. Good-looking students do perform better at school, and conversely, students who underperform are often untidy and "poorly maintained".
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/03/2010
» Recently, Chanarong Luckshaniyanavin, president of the Pasanusorn group of schools (Pasanusornbangkae School and Pasanu-sornbangkae Commercial School), suggested that technology and cutting-edge teaching methodologies will improve students' learning curves.
Learningpost, Published on 23/02/2010
» Once again, the Bayer Environmental Envoy Program, the organiser of worldwide Eco-Camps and a Germany-based intensive study tour - presented in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) since 2004 - is a smashing success!
Learningpost, Srinuan Bunharn, Published on 23/02/2010
» Because of its natural beauty and relaxed ambience, Sichang island - located about 12km off the western coast of Si Racha district, Chon Buri province - attracts hordes of tourists eager to explore the remains of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn's summer palace, which was vacated in 1893 during a conflict with the French over the control of Laos. The palace was named Chudadhuj, after HM King Chulalongkorn's son, Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, who was born on the now-bustling island.
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/02/2010
» Reeya Nalenkaew is very excited over his forthcoming participation in a national painting contest in Bangkok. He has been dedicating at least two hours a day for months preparing to compete in this competition.
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 09/02/2010
» One of the major purposes of schools as a social institution is to teach and perpetuate human values. Good values are key to communal solidarity and harmonious living among people.
Learningpost, Published on 09/02/2010
» Since the economic crisis hit in 2008, many students have reported hardships, including an inability to repay their student loans and deep concerns over their future after graduation.
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 26/01/2010
» At an auditorium at the Thailand Creative & Design Centre (TCDC), a painting of the smiling face of a man encircled by roses was shown to the audience. Philip Yenawine, the speaker of the day, asked his audience to take a moment to look at the picture, and then he posed the following question: "What is going on in this picture?"
Learningpost, Timothy Cornwall, PHD, DTM, Published on 26/01/2010
» Research concerning the role played by motivation in effective learning typically examines only the motivation to attend a learning session, to remain during the learning session and to make the most of what is being taught.