In pointing out the shortcomings of the present education system, I believe Modern Parent has forgotten that schools and colleges are places where students are supposed to acquire academic knowledge and not job experience.
Based on my own experience, a combination of book and study and job exposure in school takes up too much time, is [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Primary Level'
School is a place to study - not gain job experience
December 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Pre-schooler, Primary Level, Secondary Level, Self Improvement, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized, University Scholars
Tags:Why a degree does matter?·Why students not encouraged to work?·Why study comes first?
How To Raise A Happy Learner
November 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Pre-schooler, Primary Level, Secondary Level
Parents tend to forget that learning to write or buttoning a shirt can be difficult for a young child. In this fast-paced life, speed is everything. Sometimes, we can be impatient with our young children. We want our children to walk, eat, dress, learn and grow up faster.
Thus, empathy is an important part of being [...]
Tags:How to be an effective parent·How to raise a happy learner·Problem faced by modern parents·What do children need?
A Historical Perspective of ELT by Michael E. Rudder, Ph.D
October 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Primary Level, Secondary Level, Self Improvement, Teaching Tips, University Scholars
Michael E. Rudder, Ph.D.
Regional English Language Officer
U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia
RELEVANT ASPECTS RETAINED
Grammar-Translation
Deductive learning of grammarTranslation of sentencesEmphasis on accuracy
Audiolingual
Inductive learning
Practice drills
Vocabulary in context
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Attention to meaning rather than formLearning by doingLearner-centered
Community Language Learning (CLL)
Holistic approach
Humanistic aspect of language learning (learner-
centered)
Group-work activities
Natural Approach
Emphasis on communicationRole of error correctionInput Hypothesis and Affective Filter Hypothesis
Silent [...]
Tags:English as second language·English for Asian·English Language Teaching and Learning·how to learn english effectively·How to teach English as second language
Science Explorer
August 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Pre-schooler, Primary Level
Explore Science
Suitable for age: 6-12 years
Written by practising teachers who understand the needs of teachers Explore Science (ES) is a comprehensive science resource for primary school students.
Each unit is packed with a range of exciting and challenging tasks, including investigations, practical activities and experiences that bring science to life.
Tags:Asian·chinese·homeschool·kindergarten·little·Malaysia·nursery·parents·preschooler·primary·school sylabus·science·scientist·self study·singapore·sylabus·teaching·tools·UPSR
Online Universal Schooling Curriculum
August 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Primary Level, Secondary Level, University Scholars
Curriculum For Students
Suitable for age: 6-18 years Universal Curriculum is an extensive collection of electronic content focusing on main curriculum subjects taught in K-12 education.
Based on research carried out in various countries, Universal Curriculum (UC) is created with multicultural and language independent content for primary and secondary schools in:
Science - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Mathematics
Tags:Asian·biology·chemistry·chinese·course·home school·home schooling sylabus·learning·lessons·malaysian·mathematics·maths·Online·online tuition·physics·primary·Program·Programme·science·secondary·singaporean·students·teaching tool·tuition
English For Young Adults and Adults
August 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Primary Level, Secondary Level, Self Improvement
MASTERING INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE - ENGLISH
Use interactive tools such as the voice tool and speech analysis to compare your skills with native speakers.
Ideal for all levels to learn English as Second Language because it is never too late to learn.
Course Features
Screens Preview
Multimedia Features
Course Fee
Course Features
Features:
Extensive vocabulary development
Integrated skills training through activity [...]
Tags:activities·Asian·courses·dictionary·English·English Teacher·flexible·grammar·home school·international·language·Learn·Malaysia·Malaysian Learn English·Multimedia·native·Online·phrases·plain·Program·Programme·pronunciation·Revision·speaking·students·teach·training·tuition·vocabulary·words·writing
English Language for Children
August 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Pre-schooler, Primary Level, Secondary Level, University Scholars
This learning programme is advisable for primary level students or age 9 to 14. An ideal launching pad for beginners, this courseware is an introduction to a broad range of English language skills including speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension.
Learn English and be entertained with Gilbert, an adolescent in today’s modern world of computers and [...]
Tags:Affordable·Children·Computer·English·English Teacher·English Tuition·Learn·Learn English·Malaysian Learn English·Multimedia English·Online English·Primary Students·Revision·Secondary Students





