Archive for the 'Teaching + Training' Category

What is ‘Y Ddraig Goch’ - the Welsh Red Dragon?

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

The red dragon was introduced to Britain during Roman times. It is possible that the Romans learned of the dragon from the Persians. Initially the ‘draco’ was used as a standard by the Roman army but over time it was adopted by the Welsh people as their national flag. It is possibly the oldest national […]

Branson Brains - But Parents Put Me Down The Mine

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Lack of communication in the education system of yesterday
deprived many a scholar of becoming the next Richard Branson,
due to the fact the importance of having an education behind you
was never first and foremost on our list of studies unlike it is
today in 21st century schools.
Caring parents need to know where to draw the line and […]

Stay Self Motivated

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Stay Self Motivated
To stay motivated to pursue desired results and finally achieve
what you wanted is very important. Let me illustrate it through
an example, Ankita is studying science in her final year in
school. She is bright, though she has never managed better than
65 per cent average. Her class participation is spotty and she
would rather spend her […]

Online Education Goes International

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Online education is gaining momentum across the U.S. as hundreds
of accredited colleges and universities go online to offer
traditional education virtually. But it isn’t just happening in
the States. Online education is taking off around the world in
fast paced business savvy countries like China and India.
The People’s Daily of China recently reported that
many educational institutions in the […]

Civil War Uniforms: 9 Universal Tips on HOW TO Choose Accurate yet Inexpensive Buttons

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Civil War Uniforms: 9 Universal Tips on HOW TO Choose Accurate
yet Inexpensive Buttons
By Paula and Coach McCoach http://www.civilwaruniforms.net
1. Get yourself some good buttons. Stay away from plastic and
modern buttons. Go with glass, bone, shell, metal, porcelain,
2-hole cat’s eye or Mother of Pearl.
2. Metal buttons are authentic but they have the potential to
rust and […]

Learning Math With Manipulatives - Base Ten Blocks (Part I)

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Base ten blocks are an excellent tool for teaching children the concept of addition because they allow children to touch and manipulate something real while learning important skills that translate well into paper and pencil addition. In this article, I will describe base ten blocks and how to use them to represent and add numbers.
The […]

Learn to Earn Checklist: Are You Ready for an Online Bachelor Degree?

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree may seem an
insurmountable obstacle when you’re working a 40-hour week. But
many Americans who have work, family and financial obligations
that keep them from quitting their jobs to attend a traditional
college or university full time have succeeded in finding a new
way to meet their education goals and advance their careers.
Called distance […]

The Romantic Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance: Concluding Thoughts

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Although in these articles, I focused on just a few elements of the Harlem Renaissance that I learned from my research, there is so much more to be discovered about this intense, vibrant period in American history. As I stated in my introduction, I knew very little about the Harlem Renaissance before beginning this quest, […]

Islam - Essay - Fundamentals and History

Friday, August 24th, 2007

There are few people on earth today who have not heard something about Islam. Islam is one of the most prominent religions in the world today with at least 750 million people practicing. Islam is a voluntary relationship between an individual and his creator. Islam emerged in Arabia during the early 7th century. […]

The Red Violin - Film Review

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

The film portrays the creation, fate, and redemption of a father’s legacy to his unborn child: a violin. Nicola Bussoti, a master violin craftsman, has created the “most perfect acoustic machine,” in hope of his unborn son to be a great musician. Anna, Bussoti’s wife, seeks knowledge about her future through an old woman, and […]