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Education > Adult Education Tips for going back to school at an older age: 6 of 42
It is never too late to learn. Though our capacity to retain and recall may start to dwindle as we age, this does not prevent us from learning new things, particularly if we have a good incentive to do so. In fact, trying to learn about something that interests you is far easier and more enjoyable than sitting through hour a... More..
Education > Adult Education Why older people should consider learning the basics of computing: 1 of 6
Older people are often nervous about computer technology. There are many reasons for this, including the fear of doing something new for the first time and looking foolish. As time and tide wait for no man, so the march of technology will not stop or even slow down just because the population is aging. Older people should at... More..
Education > Education (Other) Which courses should be mandatory at school: 11 of 59
How well do we want to prepare our children for the lives they will lead once they leave school? This is a crucial determining aspect as to what should be taught to them while they are in school. Given that one child's home experiences can (and often are) vastly different from another's, we should aim to give all children a ... More..
Education > Education (Other) When is a child too sick for school?: 1 of 5
When to keep a child home from school because they are sick is a difficult decision to make. Parents receive conflicting advice and information from the media, doctors, childcare experts and the schools themselves. Trying to find a common sense answer by taking some general points into consideration is the most sensible way ... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education:: How it can improve your life: 2 of 6
What have you learned today? As humans, we learn new things all the time, whether it is information or improving our skills. Once we leave compulsory schooling, many people may feel that they will never see the inside of a classroom again. Adult education is more than just taking a basket-weaving evening class, adult educati... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education tips: How to dress for class: 1 of 3
Once you have chosen the course you wish to study and have enrolled along with your fellow students, deciding how to dress for your adult education class can often be a difficult decision. Adult education attracts a growing number of individuals each year, and the independent inquiry Learning Through Life, estimates that by ... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Should children be taught and made more aware of disability: 7 of 19
Most adults quickly forget what it was like to be a child. Most adults never have to consider what it is like to be disabled. So why do adults think they can, or should, instruct children about others' disabilities and how to accommodate them? If you watch a group of children play, you will see that very quickly they work ou... More..
Education > Adult Education Guide to teacher training courses in the UK: 1 of 1
There are a number of different options when it comes to teacher training courses in the UK. Education courses in England and Wales are classified by Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) levels from 1-8. It is difficult to categorise the various teacher training courses by QCF-level alone, as many of the end qualificatio... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why the school admissions process in the UK is too complex: 1 of 1
There have been changes in the way that children are placed in secondary education over the past twenty years which have seriously impacted on not only their education but their social and family lives as well. In the spirit of "choice", the government removed the restrictions on children living in traditional catchment area... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) How to apply for higher education courses in the UK: 1 of 1
If you are considering studying for a Higher Education (HE) course in the UK, there are several ways in which you can apply. There is an increasing drive to recruit students from overseas, both within and outside of the European Union by colleges and Universities in the UK. HE courses are usually set at levels 4-6 on the Qua... More..