I am very interested in the personal development of our students. A critical point in the evolution of a student is the development of what is known as moral/ethical development. This development is broadly defined as the process by which a young adult matures and evolves his or her moral … [Read more...] about Young Adults and Ethical Development
Science as a saviour
I have always loved science. The logic of its foundations, the research rigour, the philosophy of science and above all, the fact that scientific theories need to be able to be disproved has always somehow meshed with the way my mind works. Lately however the rise of the so called religious pseudo … [Read more...] about Science as a saviour
Enquiry-Based Learning
Enquiry-based learning (EBL) is a form of student-centered learning that is initiated by posing questions, problems or scenarios rather than simply asking students to learn facts or repeat established knowledge. In this environment the teacher is often seen as a facilitator rather than a ‘source of … [Read more...] about Enquiry-Based Learning
The importance of asking teenagers the right questions
It is customary to ask teenagers what they want to do as they ‘grow up’. They are often queried on topics such as what car they would like, how they see themselves as sportspersons, how successful they want to be. These are really very simple questions. Not many people want to drive a rusty 1982 … [Read more...] about The importance of asking teenagers the right questions
A Tsunami is Coming
The pace of technological change is increasing exponentially with implications for all of us. Robotic developments are already changing the way work is organised and carried out and will invariably lead to an accelerated disappearance of factory jobs. Driving jobs will eventually go the way of the … [Read more...] about A Tsunami is Coming
Sustained Effort
I recently travelled in the North of Cambodia. During my trip I had the chance to visit quite a few Buddhist shrines and climb atop the central tower of the complexes. I was struck by the sheer slope of the climb and the size of the very tall and very narrow steps to get there. It was then explained … [Read more...] about Sustained Effort