Two-thirds of schools specialise. More than two-thirds of England's secondary schools have achieved specialist status. [Source: BBC News | UK News | Education | World Edition] [Bill: Education - International]
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Schooling beyond the curriculum. Is the state trying to take over the role of the parent asks the BBC's Mike Baker. [Source: BBC News | UK News | Education | World Edition] [Bill: Education - International]
What is the thinking on schools?. The BBC's Mike Baker challenges readers to play "spot the parent power pledge". [Source: BBC News | UK News | Education | World Edition] [Bill: Education - International]
Work experience 'badly planned'. Schools are failing to encourage links between work experience and learning, a survey suggests. [BBC News | UK News | Education | World Edition] [Bill: Education - International]
A 'Multiple Intelligences' (MI) Approach to Education. This is the text of an address given by Howard Gardner in April 2005 to a Multiple Intelligences Conference at Manchester University. In the address Gardner talks about theories of intelligence, myths about MI, educational applications, and MI issues for the Future. [Source: EdNa] Also, see http://www.centralrangesllen.org.au/forum2005/ [Bill: Education - International]
Dave Winer comments on the growth of podcasting and the potential 'googlisation' of the new delivery of content. I am not so sure they should dismiss Apple so readily. I know Adam Curry can produce for audiences but I think Apple has a much bigger plan/strategy. If I knew what it was, I would be a wealthy man.... Dave says:…
The Australian Government 'Local Answers' program helps strengthen disadvantaged communities by funding local, small-scale, time limited projects that help communities build skills and capacity to identify opportunities and take action for the benefit of their members. Applicants should consult the Local Answers Guidelines, and ensure their application thoroughly addresses all of the relevant selection criteria to be in contention for…
This report from CNN looks at the changing face of classrooms. In response to these trends, designers are replacing traditional classrooms with "studios" that contain storage areas for long-term projects and spaces for individual, small-group and large-group work. Link: Design for learning.
Youth Forum Success. The second in a series of "Voices from the Future" podcasts for the Mitchell Youth Forum has been launched! You can listen to the second podcast here! or you can subscribe through iTunes! The Youth Forum, On September 7th 2005 at the Seymour Campus of the Goulburn Ovens TAFE was a great success, with just on…