New book offers solution for teaching evolution without conflictOctober 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new book written by University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher claims to offer a novel way to teach evolution without offending students who have strong religious convictions against the theory. According to Professor Lee Meadows, Ph.D., author of a new book titled The Missing Link: An Inquiry Approach for Teaching All Students About Evolution, School districts, politicians and church leaders have debated for decades as to whether Charles Darwin's theory of evolution should be taught in schools.
Michelle Obama to promote gardening, healthy eating on Sesame StreetOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - US First Lady Michelle Obama is to appear in the first episode of the 40th anniversary series of Sesame Street with a segment encouraging kids to plant gardens. The First Lady will appear in the November 10 season debut of the educational show for kids.
Kids in modern Britain living in 'Dickensian poverty'September 10th, 2009 LONDON - Kids in the UK receive no better treatment than what orphan Oliver Twist endured in Charles Dickens's novel, a teacher has claimed. Lesley Ward alleged students attended school unable to dress themselves, use cutlery or even use the toilet, mirroring the plight of Twist, the child protagonist born into a life of poverty and misfortune in a workhouse.
The kids' names that spell troubleSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Teachers in the UK believe children with certain names are naughtier than the others, a survey has found. Pollsters from the parenting club Bounty.com asked 3,000 teachers to come up with names that spell trouble for them.he 'Teachers Pest' list includes name like Callum, Chelsea, Connor, Jack, Brandon, Charlie, Courtney Chardonna; girl's name like Aliesha, Casey, Crystal, Jessica, Brooke and Demi and boys named Kyle, Liam, Jake and Brooklyn.
Pak clerics not giving an inch to govt to modernise seminariesSeptember 7th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Government's ambitious plan of bringing the seminaries within the mainstream education has hit snag, at least for the time being, due to stubborn attitude of seminaries manipulators. The recent meeting between the officials of Punjab Auqaf and Education departments with the administrators of five umbrella organisations to sort out modalities of constitution of religious boards on the pattern of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education did not materialise.
India still a threat for Pakistan: NizamiAugust 16th, 2009 LAHORE - Threat from India still looms large over Pakistan, well known Pakistani journalist and Chairman Nazria Pakistan Trust Majid Nizami has said. Addressing the seventh ideological training workshop of teachers organised by Nazria Pakistan Trust, Nizami criticised President Asif Ali Zardari for saying that India no longer remained a threat for Pakistan.
How to reduce cheating among studentsAugust 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cheating among students is reaching 'epidemic' proportions. In some studies, up to 80 percent of high-achieving high school students and 75 percent of college students admit to cheating.
Intense daily therapy helps kids overcome literacy problemsJuly 24th, 2009 SYDNEY - Children grappling with language and literacy problems are better off with intense daily therapy rather than extended therapy, according to a recent study. The study, led by Ron Gillam, professor at Curtin University of Technology (CUT), is
based on children aged six to nine with primary language disorders, but no problems in cognition or hearing.
China to promote ethnic culturesJuly 23rd, 2009 BEIJING - China Thursday unveiled a plan to promote ethnic cultures that would pave the way for equitable development in the country, officials said. The decision by the State Council is to ensure greater protection for different minority groups' cultures which would be developed by 2020.
Research says 'Best teachers are enthusiastic, inspiring'July 8th, 2009 LONDON - The best teachers are enthusiastic, inspiring, innovative and indeed in a class of their own. These are the latest findings of research funded in primary and secondary schools by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into what makes good teachers even better.
Popeye can't puff in front of kids anymore!June 24th, 2009 LONDON - Popeye can no longer puff his pipe in front of kids, for the classic cartoon hero has been hit with an 18 certificate thanks to his smoking habit. Barmy health chiefs fear the sailor man may promote smoking habits amongst children.
Indo-Pak water dispute could trigger a nuclear war: NizamiJune 7th, 2009 LAHORE - The water dispute between India and Pakistan could trigger a nuclear war between both countries, Nazria Pakistan Trust Chairman Majid Nizami has said. Addressing delegates at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Aiwan-e-Quaid-e-Azam at Johar Town, Nizami blamed India for cutting off important water supply routes to Pakistan by constructing dams on rivers in Kashmir.
It's worth nagging your childrenMay 28th, 2009 SYDNEY - Parents and teachers who despair about children not studying ought not to give up nagging them about how short-term pain brings long-term gain. "If you think you have no impact, stick with it because you do," said Sydney University researcher Andrew Martin.
Computers will ruin kids' handwriting skills, say UK expertsMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Plans to introduce computers in England's primary school curriculum will ruin kids' handwriting skills, experts have warned. As per a government report by former chief schools inspector Sir Jim Rose, computers should be used in every lesson.
Indians should promote Tamil language, says Malaysian Hindu youth wingMay 1st, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Hindu Youth Organization has said that Indians should promote the Tamil language and ensure it is not tainted by foreign cultures. It also said that only if people are united are not jealous of one another can the nation propser.
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