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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?"
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Formation of the Earth
Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 10/08/2010
» Earth wasn't always as it is today. I don't mean as a result of human activities like deforestation, city building and strip mining that have dramatically altered its surface and environment.
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Ministers scrap over student political rights
News, Published on 11/08/2010
» A circular issued by the Higher Education Commission calling on universities to control student activities that might provoke political unrest has emerged as a potential cause of differences between the education minister and his deputy.
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Weeding the garden of Emotions
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 15/08/2010
» This week I made a mercy dash to Chanthaburi after receiving a disturbing phone call on Sunday evening. ''Lersak's tried to kill himself,'' Samai breathlessly told me over the phone. ''He drank weed killer at your house.''
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New teachers face extra test
News, Sirikul Bunnag, Published on 20/08/2010
» Teacher graduates will have to pass an extra test with emphasis on specific subjects of study to qualify for a licence under a new system set for 2014.
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Beauties and the Beast
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 22/08/2010
» Look at the picture I had taken this week! That's right, dear reader, far from rubbing shoulders with fellow Samut Prakanians in Foodland Srinakharin, your correspondent was up close and personal with the Miss Thailand World gang.
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Science prodigies
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 24/08/2010
» At Suvarnabhumi airport one late afternoon last month, throngs of teachers, students, parents and journalists were waiting for the arrival of the five Thai gold medallists who were returning from the International Physics Olympiad (Ipho) in Croatia. The champions were greeted by Deputy Education Minister Chaiyos Jiramethakorn, photo sessions and banners welcoming the triumphant students.
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Problems shared
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 24/08/2010
» Exchanging experiences is one way for like-minded organisations to solve common difficulties. A recent seminar by Khon Kaen University International College (KKUIC) highlighted the many troubles facing schools running English and mini-English programmes (EP and MEP).
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From a million words, pick the best
Learningpost, Timothy Cornwall, PHD, DTM, Published on 24/08/2010
» When we went through our own education, did our teachers identify, present and ensure that we retained the vocabulary we use as adults?
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Psychological weaning
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 24/08/2010
» Experience tells us that as students get older, their parents and teachers gradually let go of them and expect them to soon fend for themselves. While this is necessary to prepare students for independent thinking and living when they reach early adulthood, I am inclined to think that this sort of psychological weaning has to be done with caution.
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