The whole idea of what is called ‘punishment’ is not only wrong but
foolish
The whole idea of what is called ‘punishment’ is not only wrong but
foolish. A teacher who tries to frighten his boys into doing what he
wishes does not see that they only obey him while he is there, and that
as soon as they are out of his sight they will pay no attention to his
rules, or even take a pleasure in breaking them because they dislike
him. But if he draws them to do what he wants because they love him and
wish to please him, they will keep his rules even in his absence, and so
make his work much easier. Instead of developing fear and dislike in the
characters of the boys, the wise teacher will gain his ends by calling
forth from them love and devotion; and so will strengthen all that is
good in them, and help them on the road of evolution.
07/09/2007 03:14 PM
The sex education issues parents worry about
Here are some common concerns or issues parents have about sex education - and some of the evidence about giving sex information to young people which perhaps politicians should consult before recommending parent-only sex education. …
07/09/2007 02:45 PM
Abstinence-Only Education
Federal and state funding programs provide local groups with millions of dollars for “abstinence-only-until-marriage” education programs that are hailed by some as the best way to keep teenagers from having sex and to stop teen …
07/09/2007 04:53 PM
The Conflict Between Religion and Science Education
By this I mean, that some religions dont view any conflict between a religious education and a secular one. The Catholic Church, for instance, believes that biological evolution is not in conflict with the concept of a supernatural …
07/10/2007 12:00 AM
Education Department, on the Case
US officials tell financial aid directors (and lawmakers, indirectly) that they are serious about student loan oversight.
07/10/2007 06:36 AM
The half-life of knowledge and the shape of education
Technology is placing unique requirements on people in the workplace, compelling a sharp focus on training and education. One of the most persuasive factors is the shrinking half-life of knowledge. The half-life of knowledge is the …
07/10/2007 06:19 AM
Computer Games and Higher Education
There is a indeed a problem with education regarding computer games in the UK, namely that it doesn’t exist. The reason it doesn’t exist is because of the same, age-old problem: computer games aren’t academically respectable. …