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Developing skills for success
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 12/01/2010
» 'Umphang Wittayakom is located amidst mountains, foliage and streams."
Artistic thoughts
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?"
Painting a masterstroke for students
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.
Australia boosts Thai scholars
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/02/2010
» Once again, the Australian government, through its education arm AEI (Australian Education International), has awarded Thai academics and professionals with multiple scholarships, valued at about 60 million baht, under its Endeavour Awards programme. The 19 recipients were honoured on Jan 21 at a reception presided over by the Australian ambassador to Thailand, Paul Grigson.
Victorious football managers
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 23/02/2010
» After months of successfully completing challenging tasks, the "Fish 'n Ship" team from Assumption College Sriracha, ultimately snatched the trophy for the first time in "The Pitch" challenge earlier this month.
Onesqa's on the move
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 23/02/2010
» Recently, the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Onesqa) held a press conference on the debut of Prof Channarong Pornrungroj, PhD, the new director of Onesqa, following the resignation of Prof Emeritus Somwung Pitiyanuwat.
Dare to teach, lead to learn
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 23/02/2010
» Over 500 English-language teachers from all over Thailand gathered at the 30th Annual Thailand Tesol International Conference from Jan 29 to 30 at the Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok.
Thammasat optimises proactive education
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.
Intelligent bicycle
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/03/2010
» Following the success of last year's Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge, in which university students competed in constructing and racing unmanned four-wheeled vehicles, this year Seagate Technology (Thailand) Ltd (Seagate), in collaboration with the Thai Robotics Society (TRS) and the Department of Mechatronics, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), is inviting students to compete in the inaugural BicyRobo Thailand Championship 2010 (BTC).
Education in high gear
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.