Category Archives: Education
Bertrand Russell: Why I am not a Christian
Today, I sat next to a priest on the tube. He was wearing his white collar, and I could feel myself hesitating slightly before taking my book out of my bag. For a split second I thought that it might … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Education, Life, Philosophy, Politics, Religion
Tagged afterlife, agnostic, atheist, Bertrand Russell, children, discrimination, fear, God, homosexuality, life, philosophy, religion, sex, taboo, Why I am not a Christian
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I cannot believe I still have to protest this shit
There is a lot to be amazed about in a US election campaign. The candidates, their views, the money involved, the ads, the extent to which it’s covered by international media – it’s like a circus in every sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Death penalty, Education, Life, Politics, Religion
Tagged Bachmann, Cain, circus, common sense, contraception, don't ask don't tell, election campaign, Gingrich, guantanamo, Obama, Paul, protest, Romney, Santorum, USA
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Adoring the few
I tend to get philosophical when it comes to world affairs and politics. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. Even though we’re constantly presented with what is happening everywhere at all times, we’re not able to take it … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Education, Life, Media, Politics, Random thinking, Religion
Tagged idols, Jesus, perfection, persuasion, philosophical, worship
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Montessori joy
Most people look a bit puzzled when I tell them I’m considering becoming a Montessori teacher. Most have never heard of it, and some have, but don’t really know what it is. And it’s hard to explain in a few … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Life, Montessori
Tagged Casa dei bambini, childhood, children, learning, Maria Montessori, Montessori, Rome
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Education Without Borders
Education Without Borders is a Canadian organisation, formed in 2002. It focuses on eduaction as one of the main ways of giving individuals the possibility to develop their skills, and thereby making it easier for different communities to connect through … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life, Poetry
Tagged Canada, Cape Town, Education Without Borders, organisation, poetry, South Africa
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Dyscalculia
About a week ago I was reading The Independent, and this headline caught my eye: Can’t add up? Don’t despair – you may suffer from dyscalculia. Ever since primary school, I have hated mathematics. I have always been told by … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Albert Einstein, dyscalculia, dyslexia, logical thinking, maths, multiplication table, numbers, poetry, spell, strategy, teaching, The Independent
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