I read something recently that I found amazing. There is something that schools can do to increase education results by 20% and raise future employment by 40%. In addition, it boosts important social and emotional skills, as well as health prospects. No, it isn’t more computers, or high stakes testing, or even universal high quality early childhood development (a crusade of … [Lee más...] about Strong Bodies, Stronger Minds
Cuerpo sano, mente sana
Hace poco leí algo que me pareció realmente increíble. Hay algo que las escuelas pueden hacer para aumentar los resultados de la educación en un 20 por ciento y aumentar al mismo tiempo el empleo futuro en un 40 por ciento. Además, su implementación aumenta importantes habilidades sociales y emocionales, así como mejora las perspectivas de salud. No, no se trata de más … [Lee más...] about Cuerpo sano, mente sana
Children who learn on their own
In 2006, a university professor in India named Professor Sugata Mitra decided to try an experiment. On a wall of his office, which overlooked a slum, he installed a computer that was connected to the Internet. He left it there so that children could use it as they wished. In subsequent years he repeated this experiment in some 20 communities in the country, and after refining … [Lee más...] about Children who learn on their own
Los niños que aprenden solos
En el año 2006, el profesor universitario Sugata Mitra, decidió hacer un experimento. Empotró en la pared de su oficina, que daba a una población marginal de la India (un "slum"), un computador conectado a Internet, y lo dejó allí para que los niños lo usaran libremente. En los años siguientes repitió la experiencia en unas 20 comunidades en su país, y luego, perfeccionando la … [Lee más...] about Los niños que aprenden solos
Teachers: Keeping children safe amidst violence
On March 31, 2011, a kindergarten teacher in the state of Nuevo León, México received an award for her bravery in keep her 5 and 6 year old students safe and calm as a gun battle broke out near the school. When the violence commenced, the teacher, Ms. Alanis, remained calm, had the students lie on the floor, reassured them and sang a song to soothe them. Remaining calm under … [Lee más...] about Teachers: Keeping children safe amidst violence
