(With apologies to Dr Stephen Covey (1) who wrote: Seven Habits of Highly Successful People) I am writing this article in response to the parents…
Category: The Weekender
Crisis in teaching – crisis confronting our teachers
22
Jul
Transformation in the teaching “profession” The teaching ‘profession’ has seen a dramatic transformation since I trained as a teacher in the late sixties. When I…
Failing students
13
Jul
A number of blog contributors have enquired about their son/daughter dropping mathematics. The difference between junior high school and senior high school is more dramatic…
Time management
6
Jul
Time Management for students in senior years of high school is absolutely critical in realising their desired level of achievement. Deprivation of time is common…
Lifting standards
26
Jun
Could abolishing private schools and respecting teachers more help lifting education standards? Does the Finland education system have answers for the rest of the world?…
Australia’s performance in the classroom
22
Jun
Australia may be rocking the world sporting stage. However, there’s concerns about Australia’s classroom performance. What can we learn from other countries about our education…
Testing in the education system
19
Jun
Testing in the education system in Australia is a huge part and around the world, but are we taking the wrong approach when it comes to…
Teachers are often not valued enough when it comes to learning
8
Jun
According to the Macquarie Dictionary to learn means “to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction or experience”. Teachers are often not valued…
The preparation for learning starts in the home
1
Jun
Eminent Educationalist Dr. J. Patter-son believes: “That all learners are born with some unique gift and talent and, therefore, tend to focus their efforts on…
Understanding how the brain works is a key part of preparing education routine
25
May
Last week’s column discussed preparation for learning. Preparation involves understanding. This week we review some known facts about how the brain functions and how to…