For a dyslexic child small problems can seem like insurmountable mountains. In this article, Sughra Farah Taha uses a real life example and an example from popular media to explore the indicators of this learning disability, and how they affect a dyslexic child’s social and emotional development.
Dear Readers, Please check out our new Opinion Poll on strict hairstyle and uniform rules in schools, and cast your vote by the end of January 2015. As you know …
your opinion counts
Our December 2014 poll was about whether libraries are losing their relevance as a resource for information:
In a world that is fast becoming connected via the Internet, school libraries are slowly losing their relevance as a resource for information.
• I agree. Maintaining a school library is expensive, and its function is becoming obsolete in the face of search engines that can quickly locate large amounts of information. (39%, 14 Votes)
• I disagree. The Internet is not a reliable resource and libraries are more than stores for books. They are spaces for study and reflection that will adapt to modern demands. (61%, 22 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
The majority of those who responded to this poll (61%) do not think that libraries will lose their relevance in a highly connected modern world. These respondents feel that libraries will adapt to the demands of the modern world and also believe that the internet is not a reliable source of information. On the other hand 39% of the respondents believe that libraries are becoming obsolete, because people now have access to a lot of information online through search engines.
Dear Readers, Please check out our new Opinion Poll on whether school libraries are losing their relevance, and cast your vote by the end of December 2014. As you know …
your opinion counts
Our November 2014 poll was about whether singing the national anthem is a necessary school ritual:
Singing the national anthem has been a longstanding tradition at many educational institutions and is an important part of promoting patriotism.
• I agree. Singing the national anthem is a necessary school ritual as it instills a sense of unity in a diverse society frequently at odds with itself. (61%, 49 Votes)
• I disagree. Singing the national anthem, which very few people understand, promotes unthinking loyalty. Teaching history and marking Independence Day with meaningful activities is of more consequence. (39%, 31 Votes)
Total Voters: 80
The majority of those who responded to this poll (61%) felt that the national anthem should be sung regularly in schools as it promotes patriotism. These respondents believe that singing the national anthem also promotes a sense of unity amongst students. On the other hand, a sizeable minority (39%) felt that teaching history and marking Independence Day with meaningful activities is more effective when it comes to inculcating patriotism.
After being fascinated by real time chat at a conference in 1991, a teacher brought the technology to her classroom, where her students used it to begin communicating with people from around the world. In this article, Patti Weeg recounts the first baby steps and the journey that eventually led to her working with teachers to help infuse technology in all curriculum areas to create a truly global classroom.
This Primary Education Course has been designed for novice in-service primary level teachers with one or two years of teaching experience.
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