FACTS - 'Who, When, Where'

PLATO.Though the word 'Kindergarten' means 'Children's garden', goes back only about 160 years, the idea of early childhood goes back to Plato, who advised the community that, it was responsible for educating its young. His ideal commonwealth included a community nursery. Long after his time, in the 15th century, Vittorino de Feltre established in Mantua, Italy, a school that had many characteristics of modern kindergarten education. He called for physical activities, condusive sorroundings, alternating...

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FACTS - 'What I have learned'

Who? : Ministry of Education(Schools)Who? : Titan Chemical Corp. LtdWhere? : The Zone - J. BaruWhen? : 23 Oct 2008While I was on my way to Indon What? : Plastic Education ProgramAn Enviroment ConservationProgram for SchoolsWHAT I LEARNED:1. Enviromental Friendly Practices at home Use cloth towel to wipe kitchen work tables and counters instead of using paper towel. Cloth towels can be reused.Washing car with a hose waste a lot of water, wash your car with water in a pail.Use the washing machine...

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FEELINGS - 'What a future this kid has! Every Kid?

One of the kids can become the president of his country.How?His teachers "know how"Life's EchoA man and his son were walking in the forest. Suddenly the boy trips and feeling a sharp pain he screams, "Ahhhhh." Surprised, he hears a voice coming from the mountain, "Ahhhhh!"Filled with curiosity, he screams: "Who are you?", but the only answer he receives is: "Who are you?" This makes him angry, so he screams: "You are a coward!",and the voice answers: "You are a coward!" He looks at his father, asking,...

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FACTS - 'What colour is your parachute"

Out of the four walls Potential GroomingThe Principle's OfficeI have been to several schools in our neighbouring countries. The latest a school located in town area. The facilities are far behind compare to what we have.With USD200++ (senior teachers) and 6 days a week. I was amazed by their attitude and dedication."THERE IS NO BAD PUPIL, ONLY BAD TEACH...

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FEELINGS - Are they "rich"? Are we "poor"?

'OURS' (Schools in Malaysia) 'THEIRS' (Schools in Indonesia)'School is a very special place, probably where a child will get his or her first formal educational experience. Going to school is the single most important continuing even in a child's life, lasting anywhere for years'What is school ? Buildings? Teachers?, pupils? What's education all about? Do we need to instil courage and wisdom?...

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CLASSROOM AND TEACHING TOOLS LINKS AND DESCRIPTIONS

1. http://4teachers.org/ - This site offers teachers several different tools to use in the classroom. It has a Rubric maker (Rubistar), an online lesson creator (Trackstar), and much more. This is a site offering great tools for the classroom teacher.2. http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/teachingtools.html - Discovery Schools offers on online quiz maker, puzzle maker, clip art, lesson planner, and worksheet generator.3. http://teacher.scholastic.com/ - This site is full of information and...

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