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It's all about EducationSingapore International School | 20 Years of Excellence in Education Thailand Top SchoolsSingapore International School, World Class International Education in Thailand
In 2001, a group of parents started a modest school to provide the best and most holistic education for their children. Two decades later, a single school has turned into five campuses with modern, world-class facilities, and that modest campus is now one of the largest and most vibrant international schools in Thailand. What has remained constant throughout the last 20 years is SISB’s unwavering commitment to teaching students using the best curricula, and nurturing them toward excellence in whatever field they choose to pursue. Most importantly, SISB paves a...
2021-10-0905 minIt's all about EducationWhat is Singapore Math? | Singaporean Mathematics ExplainedHow is Singapore Math different from other countries math curriculums?
Singapore Math is more than just DOING math or dealing with numbers but really in the BEING – becoming a thinker and problem solver. This goes much deeper than just getting the right answers or just dealing with numbers.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2021/07/06/singapore-mathematics-explained/
2021-10-0602 min
It's all about EducationIn the UK Meritocracy remains a MythThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2017/02/09/in-the-uk-meritocracy-remains-a-myth/
2021-03-1604 min
It's all about EducationEvery child has a right to a healthy lunchThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2017/09/17/school-lunches/
2021-03-1605 min
It's all about EducationInadequate nutrition and educational inequalityThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2016/03/03/inadequate-nutrition-and-educational-inequality/
2021-03-1606 min
It's all about EducationThe problems with university rankingsOriginally published with Study International
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2018/11/28/the-problems-with-university-rankings/
2021-03-1406 min
It's all about EducationThai Education: English language failings just the tip of the icebergOriginally Published in the Bangkok Post - https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1449762/english-literacy-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2018/04/23/english-literacy-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/
2021-03-1406 min
It's all about EducationLearning from Vietnam and Singapore's Educational SuccessesThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2017/02/16/lessons-from-vietnam-and-singapore/
2021-03-1306 min
It's all about EducationEssay Mills - Cheating makes Good BusinessThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2017/03/12/essay-mills/
2021-03-1306 min
It's all about EducationDigital LiteracyThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://teachersnotes.net/2017/09/17/digital-literacy/
2021-03-1304 min
It's all about EducationStudents across Asia Pacific embrace computer sciencesThis episode looks at the success of coding initiatives in schools across Asia Pacific region
STUDENTS are embracing coding and computer sciences in increasing numbers, with millions expected to participate in the global Hour of Code initiative taking place this week.
Over the past five years, the number of students in the Asia Pacific region who are learning to code has increased dramatically, with China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia, introducing education reforms which have placed computer science on the curriculum alongside traditional subjects, such as numeracy and literacy.
Originally published at Asian...
2021-03-1304 min
It's all about EducationThe importance of music in schoolsThis episode looks at the importance of music classes in schools
A correlation between music and learning has long been recognised, but the benefits of music education are much greater than most people realise. The popular Mozart Effect has been proven by various scientific studies and over the past 20 years there have several more large-scale studies which have concluded there is a clear relationship between learning to play an instrument, brain development and academic success. Research has also shown that learning to play a musical instrument benefits cognitive function, intelligence, motor skills, emotions, creativity and attitudes towards...
2021-03-1306 min
It's all about EducationHappy 10th Birthday MinecraftThis episode look at the impact Minecraft has made in the past ten years.
Blurring the lines between gaming, education and popular culture, it’s seems as though Minecraft has been around forever, but in fact this extremely popular game has only just reached double figures.
Jens Bergensten and the Mojang team who have developed Minecraft into one of the world’s most famous computer games are currently celebrating Minecraft’s 10th birthday with live events, special competitions, new maps and the release of the much anticipated Minecraft Earth, which enables players to interact with real w...
2021-03-1304 min
It's all about EducationThe Importance of Learning to CodeThis episode provides a short summary of the reasons why all students should be learning to write computer code.
Learning to write computer code used to be considered something that only gamers, hackers and residents of Silicon Valley would find useful, but all that is changing.
Today’s students need to learn the basics of computer coding so they can understand how computer programs work and be able to write their own programs, create their own websites and develop their own apps. Simply learning how to use computer software and mobile apps may have been su...
2021-03-1301 min
It's all about EducationClosing the digital gender divideIn this episode we look at the digital gender divide, and the progress needed to improve gender equality.
Despite significant efforts from international organisations, governments and the private sector, gender inequality remains an issue across every region of the world. According to one World Economic Forum report, it could take 108 years to close the gender gap and a further 100 years to achieve economic gender parity.
The disparity between men and women in society affects learning opportunities, educational attainment, economic participation, healthcare and political empowerment. While each of these areas requires urgent action, it’s the succ...
2021-03-1306 min