Tests, tests and more tests. And still, in many countries all around the world, students do not seem to be making the progress that is desired despite of all of the efforts. All of these tests try to measure learning outcomes in key subjects such as language, mathematics and science but little attention is paid to the development of character, mindset and other … [Lee más...] about Preschool: the last opportunity for soft skill development?
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How can we help “unattached” youth transition into the work force?
In Latin American and the Caribbean, about 1 in every 5 youth aged 15-24 are neither in school nor in the workforce. This amounts to roughly 25 million young people whose situation is affecting not only their present and future earnings, motivation and self-esteem, but also their society’s economic outlook and well-being! … [Lee más...] about How can we help “unattached” youth transition into the work force?
The Greening of Little Ones!
How many shades of green are there? Mother Nature and Crayola would say thousands. But the way the climate is changing, we might be coloring some regions in browns. That’s why we have to protect the global environment. But who can do such a task? Well, all those little hands that draw those perfect pictures can also create great outdoor scenes: live ones; ones that move, … [Lee más...] about The Greening of Little Ones!
Can a puppet help children perform to their best?
<Ruff, ruff>. Look at Rocky, he is very nice and he loves to play with children. <Ruff, ruff>. Rocky is hungry, so we are going to give him something to eat, here is his food. Can you put 5 pieces of kibble in his plate, counting out loud one by one? Mmmm, yummy, he likes this food. <Ruff, ruff>. Rocky wants some more. This time, can you give him 10 … [Lee más...] about Can a puppet help children perform to their best?
New year, new tests
By Catalina Covacevich A good way to start 2015 is to think on how student learning looks like in Latin America and the Caribbean? To answer this question, different stakeholders of the education world constantly seek to evaluate student learning outcomes. For example, national governments want to know how much their students know compared to those of other … [Lee más...] about New year, new tests
