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Re: Children becoming addicted to video game fantasy worlds, teachers warn

Amanda — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:48:21 -0000

Anyone else think video games are good for children?

Re: Children becoming addicted to video game fantasy worlds, teachers warn

r4 cards — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:15:44 -0000

Become an addict for a video game is really a bad thing. But while playing video game the memory power of a child will be increased and he can observe anything easily.

Re: Schools increasingly divided along class lines, teaching conference hears

Private Schools Australia — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:33:51 -0000

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Re: Taking Notes Like Tony

Ruud Rensink — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:45:00 -0000

Hi Sonia,

It is great to hear what you experienced in your Classroom!
I can say that I teach lot of teachers here in the Netherlands and they always say it take some time before it is integrated in the classroom, or the entire school.

But when it does, both teachers and children/students are very happy with it also because you can use in not only for taking Notes, but also for learning on a better and faster way, and, with much more fun!

Perhaps a training from ThinkBuzan in England or a individual Buzan Licensed Instructor (BLI) can boost your positive uses of Mind Maps.

I wish you lots of success and pleasure using Mind Maps!

Ruud Rensink
The Netherlands
Buzan Licensed Instructor

Re: Taking Notes Like Tony

Philippe Packu — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:44:36 -0000

Hi Sonia,
Very interesting feedback.You might be interested in my current studies and experiences with children. You can visit this particular post http://www.drawmeanidea.com... Maybe it will inspire you for your classroom.Phil

Re: Innovate Services Hits the Mark

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Re: News Update: Teachers to strike over pupils’ bad behaviour

Amanda — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:56:04 -0000

Thanks for your feedback. We may be speaking to a member of staff from the school soon so watch this space! Yes, we have had emails and tweets where some people think that parenting classes in schools will ultimately result in behaviour improvement with the children.

Re: News Update: Teachers to strike over pupils’ bad behaviour

Natalie — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:07:26 -0000

This article really caught my attention in the news yesterday. Far too many children aren't taught by their parents to be respectful or to observe rules and boundaries. The consequence of this lazy parenting is that the lack of discipline leads to a complete absence of respect from kids towards any figures of authority, most noticeably towards their teachers or the police.

I heard of a story recently whereby a headmaster had successfully turned around the performance and behaviour of children in a school with similar problems. He introduced strict rules and clearly defined boundaries which brought huge improvements in the pupils' behaviour and academic achievements, proving without any doubt that children really do actually thrive (even though they might not like it initially) in an environment of consistent and strictly defined boundaries.

Michael Gove has brought common sense back into the equation with the new powers he is giving teachers, enabling them to regain their status as figures of authority and being given to assert some discipline in the classroom. The previous Government's withdrawal of teachers' powers was ludicrous beyond belief and the damaging effects of those are significant causes for the problems which have leached beyond the insides of family homes and into society as a whole.

Re: Next Edition Coming Soon

Amanda — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:11:17 -0000

Hi Seema. Sounds great. The parenting site is over at http://www.flyingstartparen... - this is the sister publication 'education'.

Re: On being a newbie…

chell — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:56:59 -0000

Can't agree more. It's not just about educating the children it's about educating all staff and governors included and putting what you learn into practice

Re: Next Edition Coming Soon

Seema — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:58:26 -0000

Sounds great... would love to feature some of my tips and articles on parenting on your site... let me know if ur interested.

Re: WIN an English Heritage Discovery Visit for your school!

Amanda — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:22:38 -0000

Hi. Home Education Groups may enter if numbers of children are similar to a school class size and all parents agree to the terms and conditions of entry (such as all children being featured in the magazine for publicity) etc.

Re: WIN an English Heritage Discovery Visit for your school!

Stockport HomeEd — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:24:36 -0000

I've just applied on behalf of our Home Educated Children's Group. I really hope it is not exclusive to schooled children!

Re: School Library Survey

Ebentleysln — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:11:19 -0000

I contributed to this survey, but in the summer I was made redundant by my school. So far from improving as one would wish, the situation in schools may be getting worse, as i know that I am far from the only one affected. I feel so angry for the students at my own school, especially as I walk past their brand-new BFS buidling and see hardly any students using the library. However well-meaning, a library assistant with no previous experience of working in a school simply can't provide the in-depth support that I could.

Re: On being a newbie…

Kate C — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:30:30 -0000

*scribbles down list* Right, got that. Thank you!

Re: WIN an English Heritage Discovery Visit for your school!

liveotherwise — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:46:17 -0000

Hi there, would this be open to home ed groups too? Not all children go to school! Thank you.

Re: The Homework Battleground

Amanda — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:39:56 -0000

Some more on the Great Homework Debate here http://ghostwritermummy.wor...

Re: Bog Standard Launches School Toilet Award

Amanda — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:40:37 -0000

It's funny you say that - I always remember a really strong vinegar smell that used to oooze down the corridor from the boys toilets!!!! (Sorry to be so descriptive there haha!)
I'm surprised that there wasn't a green mist accompanying it !

Re: School Attendance

Amanda — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:37:55 -0000

Oooo that sounds very exciting!

Re: It’s governance, Michael (but not as we know it)

Him Up north — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:21:54 -0000

Thanks Lynne. Will do my best. We are lucky to have a committed team of governors. Or should that be governors who need committing? :-)

Re: Get The Monthly Education Digest Today

Manda — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:16:06 -0000

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Re: It’s governance, Michael (but not as we know it)

Lynne Moores-France — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:21:11 -0000

I can't imagine you being relegated to the tombola. Hope you get to put in a lot of input and make changes when and where needed or manage to keep things as they are - if that's what's best!

Re: Bog Standard Launches School Toilet Award

Sue Atkins — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:30:22 -0000

I remember working next door to the boys toilets when I was a Deputy Head when I taught Year 1 and boy was it an unpleasant place to walk past - no matter what we did! We opened windows, painted murals on the wall, lifted up the drains and popped in air freshners.

What a great idea for a campaign !

Sue Atkins
Author of "Raising Happy Children for Dummies"

Re: The Homework Battleground

Manda — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:40:49 -0000

Thankfully, my children enjoy their homework, probably because they are given a fair amount of it. My 9 year old gets homework handed to her on a Wednesday and it has to be handed in the following Wednesday. My 12 year old obviously gets more! It's generally done as soon as he gets in from school. (Luckily I have an office at home so they come straight home after school) The only help I'm ever asked for is to remind 12 year old how to use Photoshop on my mac when he is sourcing images from the internet and pasting them onto a page to print. If they do ever struggle with anything, I tell them to take it up with their teachers, as they are the ones who need to know what areas they need more help in.

A fair amount of homework is the key to happy children and parents!

Re: The Homework Battleground

OhLottie — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:43:27 -0000

Personally I feel that abolishing homework is taking a far too simplistic view of homework. Doesn't it depend on what the homework is? Homework can take many forms. Sums and comprehension isn't a fair summary of the homework I set in my opinion. Previous tasks have included finding a poem you like or going on an angle hunt! I've honestly had children and parents asking (and complaining) in the past when homework hasn't been given.