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Helmet issues in Vietnam Here in Vietnam the most common form of transport is motorcycle, especially in the cities. There is a law about wearing …

The term ‘education’ lives not only amongst academia. It is far broader. At school, we follow a curriculum learning facts and dates and all that …

Schools all around the world are integrating technology into their curriculum. They are teaching their students how to work on a computer and how to …

These days, I’m into Ted Talks. They are often inspirational and enlightening. I watched one recently on education by a psychology professor called Carol Dweck …

Most parents see education as one of the most important things in life for their kids. It is the pathway to success. However, when these …

Taking the good with the bad As students trudge through their education, they often encounter different types of teachers. Some are good, some are bad, …

Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink! I wish I could wash you away in the sink, if only a bomb would explode you …

How accurate are the common perceptions of Asian learners? #1 Asian learners have a passive and unquestioning approach to learning In contrast to this perception, …

It’s 6:45 in the morning and you are standing in the kitchen, barely awake, but still trying to figure out what to stuff into your …

The big white envelopes have arrived home. Inside is a summative report of how your child has progressed throughout the semester or term. Different schools …