A lot of people around the world have begun to develop interests in learning a second language. This is not unconnected to the fast and innovative development in science and technology as well as in communication, transportation, migration, internet and computer sensitisation. By learning a second – or even third – language, people can not … Continue reading Developing and sustaining students’ motivation in a language class
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What teachers need to know about their students’ learning styles
Learning style varies from student to student. Every student acts differently in acquiring, absorbing and retaining information. Some may understand the verbal instructions while others may need video demonstration as well. In short, every student is different. It is very important for teachers to understand the difference between their students' learning styles so that they … Continue reading What teachers need to know about their students’ learning styles
University of Dammam external scholarships grants
The University of Dammam represented by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration is pleased to announce the opening of electronic submission for External Grants and Scholarships through the Admissions Portal. Dr. Abdullah Bamosa, Dean of Admissions and Registration urges students to apply through UoD’s website by entering the Study with Us Icon then External Grants … Continue reading University of Dammam external scholarships grants
Obama speaks on the imperatives and challenges of education
No doubt, education is the equaliser. More than that, it’s a tool that determines the future of every society. Giving the youth the opportunity to acquire that tool is the first step toward securing the future. This and many others are the ideas President Obama speaks unequivocally to American students, echoing all the fundamental challenges … Continue reading Obama speaks on the imperatives and challenges of education
KAUST Fellowship for PhD and Msc in Saudi Arabia, 2016
Applications are invited for KAUST Fellowship for enrolling in PhD and MS/PhD program for spring 2016. ll admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship. The fellowship supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. KAUST Fellowship includes full tuition support and monthly living allowance. The application deadline is October 8th, 2015 for Spring 2016. Study … Continue reading KAUST Fellowship for PhD and Msc in Saudi Arabia, 2016
Sold by their mothers: The child sex trade in Cambodia by Lisa Cohen, CNN
I found this story from the CNN Freedom Project very touching and therefore decided to share with you over here. Kieu, a 12 years old Cambodian girl was sold by her mother into sex trafficking to get what to survive. CNN Freedom Project followed the story with Mira Sorvino, an Oscar-winning actress and UNODC Goodwill Ambassador against … Continue reading Sold by their mothers: The child sex trade in Cambodia by Lisa Cohen, CNN
Top 10 International scholarships for women
As part of celebrating the International Women's Day, Scholarship for Development shared these top 10 International scholarships, which I also found resourceful for the development of promising young women, especially in developing countries, and so desire to share with you to join the world in celebrating these pillars of human society. AAUW International Fellowships for … Continue reading Top 10 International scholarships for women
New research report on migration routes of ancient African herders
Sci-News reported that a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences debunks the widely-held conservative notion that early human herders, moving from northern Africa to southern Africa, could not have traveled just east of Lake Victoria in Kenya some 2,000 years ago because the area was bushy, moist and filled with … Continue reading New research report on migration routes of ancient African herders
The basics of Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development
A greater percentage of teacher’s activities in the class depend on the cognitive abilities of the students. In other words, teacher devotes most of his time towards ensuring that the students have mentally understood the new information passed to them. To understand and enhance this student-teacher relationship, Jean Piaget, a child psychologist, has described four … Continue reading The basics of Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development
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