Actually, though expansive gadgetry if not used appropriately to match curriculum goals can be a waste, the old "chalk and talk" method is highly out-of-date. Most schools internationally are moving away from the lecture style methodology to a more collaborative learning approach. <br/><br/> I think Jeff Lloyd is moving in the right direction, though I prefer the 'one laptop-per-child' initiative. (Where 'bare bones' inexpensive mini laptops - roughly $100 are loaded with electronic text and workbooks that children can use and also make use of (either state sponsored- or on a payment plan that once completed - they get to keep the device.) Government also spends quite a bit on text books which students have to share which can be a bit of a waste every year. <br/> The flipped classroom is also becoming widely used internationally where teachers create learning videos that students follow at home and complete "home-work" during class time instead. That way, they can watch videos over and over until they fully grasp the concept (e.g. Long division) and complete the practice problems that would normally be home-work at school for immediate teacher feedback.
Listen up young Bahamian men... the People's Time does NOT mean the People's time for Murder. Wake up Bahamas!<br/> It's seems like Anger Management and the Value of a Human Life needs to be a part of the curriculum in school... sheesh!
I always find confusing the statistic regarding "people who do not look for work because they feel there are no jobs" (Or is that just an excuse). Wouldn't that become a self-fulfilling prophecy? How will you ever know whether there are any jobs if you do not look? Just when you quit looking could be the very day that someone might have hired you. Don't give up or at least try to do some type of independent work in the meantime.
Okay Dr. Sands, do you have any ideas of your own? Exactly why do you think you were appointed? It's time to hear specific solutions. How are you going to get patients in and out faster? (Hopefully not by neglecting care). I'm so tired of the whiny doctor's complaints. Let us hear your long-term 'detailed' plans, sheesh!
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Actually, though expansive gadgetry if not used appropriately to match curriculum goals can be a waste, the old "chalk and talk" method is highly out-of-date. Most schools internationally are moving away from the lecture style methodology to a more collaborative learning approach. <br/><br/>
I think Jeff Lloyd is moving in the right direction, though I prefer the 'one laptop-per-child' initiative. (Where 'bare bones' inexpensive mini laptops - roughly $100 are loaded with electronic text and workbooks that children can use and also make use of (either state sponsored- or on a payment plan that once completed - they get to keep the device.)
Government also spends quite a bit on text books which students have to share which can be a bit of a waste every year. <br/>
The flipped classroom is also becoming widely used internationally where teachers create learning videos that students follow at home and complete "home-work" during class time instead. That way, they can watch videos over and over until they fully grasp the concept (e.g. Long division) and complete the practice problems that would normally be home-work at school for immediate teacher feedback.
On Teachers pay hike promise
Posted 24 August 2017, 3:17 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Hold on though...who took the time to record this on video? Did they post it on Facebook before calling the police? 'Cause that's just warped!
On Two held after woman ‘thrown in car trunk’
Posted 22 August 2017, 6:07 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Isn't it a bit early for this? (Even if they weren't associated with the PLP.) The FNM was in power for about 3 months. What y'all protesting already?
On We Rise group to protest govt’s lack of progress
Posted 22 August 2017, 6:03 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Sumtin jus ain't right, 'da ain no mosquito bite!
On FINCO suffers $10.9 million ‘reversal’ into losses
Posted 22 August 2017, 5:59 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Does anyone *smell* a scapegoat?
On BPL’s manager relationship in near disrepair
Posted 22 August 2017, 5:57 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Oh boy, here we go again! Can we ever get this right?
On Stephen Dillet Primary to open one week late
Posted 17 August 2017, 5:15 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Amen. Especially the BUT, which is one I can think of immediately in that regard.
On Unions warn govt - be very careful
Posted 16 August 2017, 2:09 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Listen up young Bahamian men... the People's Time does NOT mean the People's time for Murder. Wake up Bahamas!<br/> It's seems like Anger Management and the Value of a Human Life needs to be a part of the curriculum in school... sheesh!
On Murder toll rises to 84
Posted 15 August 2017, 6:34 a.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
I always find confusing the statistic regarding "people who do not look for work because they feel there are no jobs" (Or is that just an excuse). Wouldn't that become a self-fulfilling prophecy? How will you ever know whether there are any jobs if you do not look? Just when you quit looking could be the very day that someone might have hired you. Don't give up or at least try to do some type of independent work in the meantime.
On Unemployment under 10% for first time since recession
Posted 12 August 2017, 9:26 a.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Okay Dr. Sands, do you have any ideas of your own? Exactly why do you think you were appointed? It's time to hear specific solutions. How are you going to get patients in and out faster? (Hopefully not by neglecting care). I'm so tired of the whiny doctor's complaints. Let us hear your long-term 'detailed' plans, sheesh!
On Beds crisis leaves sick in hallways
Posted 10 August 2017, 9:07 p.m. Suggest removal