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Is there a place for humanities in the 21st century digital age?

Posted by: Principal/Editor on March 10, 2015

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) & Critical Reasoning

Posted by: Principal/Editor on September 8, 2014

More discussion questions related to philosophy of education

Posted by: Principal/Editor on October 25, 2013

The Curriculum in Education

Posted by: Principal/Editor on September 17, 2013

Philosophy of Education: A Case Study of Ms Marie Stubbs

Posted by: Principal/Editor on August 6, 2013

Creative Thinking- An amalgamation of imagination and innovation

Posted by: Principal/Editor on November 2, 2012

A Glimpse into Classroom Teaching in Beijing

Posted by: Principal/Editor on October 30, 2012

A proposal for Singapore schools: Why not allow our kids to “waste time” and “lose themselves” as approaches to learning and creativity?

Posted by: Principal/Editor on October 12, 2010

Critical literacy pedagogy:How helpful would this be to School Leaders of 21st century schools?

Posted by: Principal/Editor on March 1, 2010

In Praise of Folly: On Seriously Playful Curriculum Design

Posted by: judechua on September 23, 2008

The Conversation (Education)

'What subjects do I choose for my last years of school?'
Today's graduates may average five separate careers and around 17 different employers in their working life. This means an important skill these days is flexibility and the ability to adapt.
5 tips to help ease your child back into school mode after the holidays
Many children will be anxious about going back to school. Some might be excited. Either way, there are some things you can do to help ease the transition.
If you can read this headline, you can read a novel. Here's how to ignore your phone and just do it
We have transitioned from a literate culture to one that values speed, immediacy and the decoding of small grabs of words in search for information. But old and new ways of reading can co-exist.
Love, laughter, adventure and fantasy: a summer reading list for teens
A children's literature professor recommends some of her favourite books for high school kids.

News From All Over

Pyrenees glaciers 'doomed', experts warn January 20, 2020
Glaciers nestled in the lofty crags of the Pyrenees mountains separating France and Spain could disappear within 30 years as temperatures rise, upending ecosystems while putting local economies at risk, scientists say.
Norway populist party quits government over militant spouse's repatriation January 20, 2020
Norway's populist Progress Party said Monday it was leaving the right-wing coalition government over the repatriation of an alleged Islamic State member and her two children last week.
Moody's downgrades Hong Kong, blames government response to protests January 20, 2020
Hong Kong's reputation as a global business hub was dealt a fresh blow Monday after Moody's downgraded a key rating, blaming a lack of government response to months of popular protests and China's increased influence over the city's institutions.
SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases January 20, 2020
A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China -- including to Beijing -- authorities said Monday, fuelling fears of a major outbreak as millions begin travelling for the Lunar New Year in humanity's biggest migration.