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Here is a very inspiring recent article in the SCMP. Peter Tabichi, a maths and physics teacher from a secondary school in a remote village in Kenya’s Rift Valley, has won the Global Teacher Prize for 2019. . . .
While the advantages of proficiency in a global language like English or Mandarin might be obvious, studies suggest that having any second language can be impressive to an employer. An additional langu . . .
A recent article published by the BBC has brought to light new evidence on causes of psychotic episodes, and one of these causes may be in the air we breathe. Researchers at King’s College London found that . . .
As a follow up article a recent ChalkFace posts about the changing face of SE Asia’s workplace, here is an interesting discussion on data science. A definition of data science: “Data science’s p . . .
We have published a series of articles on the changing workplace that young people will face on completion of their schooling. Giving an Asian perspective, Professor S. Gopinathan, academic adviser at Singapo . . .
With a need for teachers with STEM expertise, schools are aiming to increase their support and training even at the primary level, in preparation for the PYP and MYP programmes offered at IB schools. STEM educatio . . .
The political storm in the UK has led to a lot of doom and gloom in many areas, not least the situation for international students. This has been a characteristic of the Teresa May years both as Home Secretary and . . .
Life is full of unknowns and many of the situations we face may be unexpected and challenging. This BBC article is a good overview of decades of research by the Harvard Grant Foundation which has been working on pro . . .
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
