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Our next step towards Personalized Learning
Posted by Tracy Hanson on May 2, 2013 at 2:52pm
Apple Distinguished Educator Kristi Meeuwse Talks Technology in Kindergarten
Posted by Rod Berger, PsyD on March 28, 2013 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Education Case Studies - Seeking Teachers
Posted by Amazing People Club on March 21, 2013 at 8:16pm
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David Sitondo posted a blog postCurbing School "Push-Outs"
When the education authorities in Zambia announced that out of a total of 300,000 children who enroll into Grade 1 only 30,000 reach and complete grade 12, I was startled. This is a startling fact going by those statistics. A quick explanation one would give for such a huge school drop-out rate would be the obvious examinations that exclude all those who do not pass them. Then there is the obvious natural factor of death which could be quite common in the lower age groups in the lower primary…See More
David Sitondo posted a blog postTeacher Capacity in Inclusive Education
When some teachers in Zambia brought up the issue of mixing children with disabilities with those without, I felt something was not being adequately addressed. An example was given of a teacher who was required to teach a visually challenged pupil who was brought into her class. The teacher definitely found this to be a huge challenge not only to herself, but to the pupil as well. Again this draws me back to the issue I have always talked about at different forums. This issue also hinges…See More
David Sitondo posted a status"Community participation in school activities can encourage pupil attendance, strong teacher-parent relationship and a sense of ownership"
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David Sitondo's Blog
Curbing School "Push-Outs"
When the education authorities in Zambia announced that out of a total of 300,000 children who enroll into Grade 1 only 30,000 reach and complete grade 12, I was startled. This is a startling fact going by those statistics. A quick explanation one would give for such a huge school drop-out rate would be the obvious examinations that exclude all those who do not pass them. Then there is the obvious natural factor of death which could be quite common in
the lower age groups…
Posted on March 31, 2013 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
Teacher Capacity in Inclusive Education
When some teachers in Zambia brought up the issue of mixing children with disabilities with those without, I felt something was not being adequately addressed. An example was given of a teacher who was required to teach a visually challenged pupil who was brought into her class. The teacher definitely found this to be a huge challenge not only to herself, but to the pupil as well. Again this draws me back to the issue I have always talked about at different forums. This issue also hinges…
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