Tag Archives: thoughts

Teaching how to teach?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Reblogged from Making a Difference: Things are changing for the education system here in Georgia, specifically in regards to English, and they’re changing quickly. As we all know, native English speakers have been brought in, the required language for students … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Tests: Some Thoughts.

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Reblogged from Making a Difference: Generally, I’m not a proponent of standardized testing. When I went to elementary and high school in the U.S., I distinctly remember spending entire class periods learning exactly how to answer test questions to receive … Continue reading →

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Last Letters: To the Right Hon Sir Edgar Speyer, BART.

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Reblogged from ISCE journals: TO THE RIGHT HON. SIR EDGAR SPEYER, BART. Dated March 16, 1912. Lat. 79.5°. MY DEAR SIR EDGAR, I hope this may reach you. I fear we must go and that it leaves the Expedition in … Continue reading →

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