Montessori Schools – Choosing One to Suit Your Child
The environment of a Montessori school is a special one in that allows children a level of independence and freedom to learn. Naturally there are limits based on the child’s age and development. The psychological development of the child is an important focus in Montessori. One key to this theory believes that when a student [...]
Benefits of Continuing Education for New Writers
Schooling Can Enhance One’s Writing Skills – Photo From: SXC Would you like to develop skills as a writer? Go back to school! In most cases, writers are paid on their talent, not on how many high-powered degrees they have. Sometimes, however, schooling can have its benefits, especially for new writers who are still trying [...]
SALUD Medical Spanish: First Days in Cusco!
Finally I have made it to my final destination of Cusco, Peru. I was greeted at the airport by my gracious house mom, Nancy. She has many children and two grandchildren Fabio and Francesca who are over at the house all the time and are so fun! We take turns singing the alphabet (them in [...]
Join in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2012!
Get ready for the Big Schools’ Birdwatch! Schools can take part in the upcoming Big Schools’ Birdwatch from 16-30 January 2012, helping the RSPB to monitor UK bird numbers. Run every year, the Birdwatch is a free activity for all UK schools and youth groups (brownies, scouts etc). There are different resource packs for each age group: Little Schools Birdwatch is for 3-5 year [...]
Change.edu Rebooting For the New Talent Economy. A Review.
Change.edu By Andrew Rosen – cover courtesy of FSB Associates A review of Andrew Rosen’s book Change.edu Rebooting for the New Talent Economy. Mr. Rosen is CEO of Kaplan Inc., which specializes in adult education. The first item a reader must realize about this book is that both the author and the publisher are part [...]
La Ceiba Spanish School: Going With the Flow
Ive learned in Honduras that its best to just go with the flow… Or sometimes the lack of flow. This morning while I was in the middle of washing my hair in the shower, the water suddenly turned off! I waited a few seconds to see if it would restart, and when it didnt, it [...]