Monthly Archives: March 2008
Music – Luxury or Nurture?
Luxury or Nurture? Originally uploaded by mtsofan One of my flickr contacts John raises and interesting question about music in school: I remember making an appointment with the vice president of the college I attended. The topic was the music … Continue reading
Delightful Learning – it's what your brain needs
Interesting article on brain based learning by a neurologist who is also an educator: ASCD Classroom experiences that are free of intimidation may help information pass through the amygdalas affective filter. In addition, when classroom activities are pleasurable, the brain … Continue reading
Delightful Learning – it’s what your brain needs
Interesting article on brain based learning by a neurologist who is also an educator: ASCD Classroom experiences that are free of intimidation may help information pass through the amygdalas affective filter. In addition, when classroom activities are pleasurable, the brain … Continue reading
Pass the Lucozade
Originally uploaded by the.burninator Once long, long ago I worked in the St Andrews Castle visitor centre. This forms part of the exhibition. It is supposed to be someone pulling down the Saints’ statues in the cathedral in response to … Continue reading
Is it OK to say "I'm useless at maths" in the UK?
“Every primary school should have a maths specialist and parents should have a less negative attitude to the subject” According to the BBC an interim report by Sir Peter Williams says the UK is one of the few developed nations … Continue reading
