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Comment on Exam(s) Costs by venu

venu — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:32:20 +0000

Nice Article. Kepp Going On Lol.

Comment on What cost school place appeals? by venu

venu — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:29:55 +0000

A Very Nice Article.

Comment on Teaching profession or teaching as a career ‘under-rated’? by MissBrodie

MissBrodie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:18:22 +0000

I know what you mean, but if you accept that some managers are necessary, surely the ones who have a first-hand knowledge of the shop floor are better than the theoreticians out of business school. And rehousing a tired teacher in a management post spares his bored pupils too. (I’m still teaching by the way!)

Comment on Anthony Seldon’s Real Agenda by jamesd

jamesd — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:47:10 +0000

Excellent Opportunity to Study

Many people still think of online education as a way to take an extra class to supplement their brick-and- mortar education. However, online education, or distance learning, is becoming an increasingly popular way to complete an entire degree. More people are turning to distance learning to complete associates, bachelors and masters degrees……

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Comment on Anthony Seldon’s Real Agenda by Miss Brodie

Miss Brodie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:48:46 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. Somebody on Radio 4 the other day actually suggested that private education should be abolished, and despite my attachment to freedom of choice, I found myself wondering if they were right. However, at least in the UK the number of parents actually able to put their offspring through private schools is severely limited by the exorbitant cost. In France we are suffering from the (unfair) competition from private schools whose teachers are paid by the state, making private education much more affordable for everyone. This would be fine, except that private schools are not forced to play by the same rules since they don’t hang on to unruly pupils and can be selective about their intake. The French state system has it faults, but on the whole has held its head above water so far. The latest reform however, favours the creation of teaching posts in private schools while reducing them in the state schools. We doubtless have a lot more to fear from private education than you in the UK. Bon Courage!

Comment on X Factor Education by ACCA Provider

ACCA Provider — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:11:15 +0000

Can’t disagree with you guys. Unfortunately recession in education is quite urgent problem nowadays. And fortunately I’m a happy ACCA student. But when i look back at my classmates I notice how lack of motivation and good teaching affected their current life. That’s why I’m very conscious about academic future of the next generations.

Comment on Why don’t politicians listen? by Essay Writing

Essay Writing — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:45:10 +0000

All politicians are the same, they don’t listen at all, no matter which part of this world they blog to. :(

Comment on ‘Growing Greener Schools’ by Campusleftovers

Campusleftovers — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:39:17 +0000

Greetings,
I appreciate your dedication to higher ed and enjoy your blogs. I too love higher ed and have launched a new website http://www.campusleftovers.com. The website is free for everyone to use and is comparable to a “craigslist” for higher ed. Some unviersities have begun to use it in correlation with their sustainaility and go green practices. I encourage you to look and let me know what you think. I truly believe it can benefit all students and institutions. Educated Shopping!

Thanks,
Tyson

Comment on Cameron’s Choice by Raymond C Blanchett

Raymond C Blanchett — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:12:02 +0000

I do agree with David Cameron’s choice to restrict some people with low overall degree grades entering teacher training.

As I have recently been a teacher and lecturer myself for 7 years my grades were average, although teaching in a classroom is not just about a good 2:1 or a first class degree. A head of department has asked me in the past to take over a class from a teacher with a first class degree teaching business with no commercial experience (22 years old). The teacher was experiencing behaviour for learning issues in the classroom and effective learning was not taking place.

Good teachers are people that transfer learning to pupils and build relationships with students they teach towards good grades for many students.

Yes, good degrees help, but they are only part of the solution for good teachers.

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Comment on Why exams don’t count! by Raymond C Blanchett

Raymond C Blanchett — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:59:28 +0000

Examinations are an assessment of learning that has taken place, and possible towards an award.

For many people applying for a job, further study and self achievement examinations are useful and vital.

Certain people in society have climbed up the ladder to top jobs and careers in public and private enterprise without good examination results. The person, personality, motivated, some examination grades can open doors for most careers. Achieve your goal.

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