September 3rd, 2010
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Category: ESL Videos
Just a video of a normal Saturday here as an English teacher in Japan. This is my first attempt at a video, with more informative videos to come!
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August 22nd, 2010
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Category: Illiteracy ARTICLES
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour tackles illiteracy and drug and alcohol abuse in the Australian Outback.
A team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a community service organization, whose work includes disaster relief and emergency response, is traveling through Australia’s Outback to provide individual assistance based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard.
While Scientology churches reach out to help people in their own communities, Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tours, such as the one in the Outback, travel to remote locations to bring help everywhere and anywhere.
In February 2008, the Australian Government formally apologized to the Aboriginal people, many of whom live in…
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August 17th, 2010
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Category: Illiteracy HELP
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August 9th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Activities
Official Name: Kingdom of Wombadvilleu
Kind of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Total Area: 50,453 sq miles
Capital: Meowloung
Monetary Unit: Royal Pawprint
Official Language: English (other languages: Italian, Spansh)
Ethnicity: 57% feline, 20% hispanic, 15% caucasian, 15% slave canines, 2% asian/other.
Religion: n/a
Literacy rate: 89%
Age Expectancy: 67.9 years
Laws:
Amendment 1: Respect and adoration towards feline citizens.
Amendment 2: No sexual activity for non-reproductive reasons. The only non-reproductive sexual activity permitted is found in imagination. PORN IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
Amendment 3: Pay tribute to the king and queen whenever solicited.
Amendment 4: RESPECT TOWARDS WOMEN OR FEMALES OF ANY SPECIES. FAILURE TO ACHIEVE THIS WILL LEAD TO DEATH PENALTY WITHOUT WARNING. DEATH PENALTY…
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August 1st, 2010
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Category: ESL Literacy HELP
I would like to teach in Korea. It sounds like an interesting experience. However, I have heard some good things about it and some bad things. I’m Southeast Asian so I’m wondering how do they feel about people like me? I’ve heard that its a lot of fun to experience Korea but there must be some negative things that go along with it.
What are some of the good and bad things about teaching ESL and living in Korea? And what are some of the bad things?
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July 20th, 2010
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Category: English Lesson Plans
Bangalore, now known officially as Bangaluru, is hardly one of India ’s greatest tourist destinations. The city has heavy pollution, crazy traffic, few sightseeing opportunities, and the rest of India ’s population density related issues. However, as the Silicon Valley of India, the fourth-busiest airport hub in the country, and home to a burgeoning middle class, it’s a cosmopolitan city you just might want to call “home.”
Bangalore is home to thousands of expatriates from around the globe. Most have been stationed there by their companies, though some have been hired and imported by local companies. Others are spouses or children…
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July 9th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Rates
what are the effects of literacy rates on the standard of living
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July 4th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Activities
This is a standard covered by the state of GA in social studies. How do I explain it…AND…what activity can I do to teach it?
I would like to do it in the form of graphs/charts. Any ideas?
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June 17th, 2010
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Category: Illiteracy VIDEOS
A few factoids in the midst of all the ignorance: – The hidden curriculum involves teaching a conservative set of values that center around obedience to authority. – The curriculum serves to produce citizens who accept the basic INEQUALITIES of the social system and QUESTION NOTHING. – 25 MILLION adults in the US are ILLITERATE – Today’s prison inmate population in the US has an estimated 60-80% ILLITERACY rate. – The largest percentage of the population living below the poverty level are CHILDREN. – The rate of SUICIDE among young people in the US has nearly TRIPLED in the past…
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April 1st, 2010
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Category: Technology Literacy VIDEOS
Dr. Mae Jemison teaches us about education, literacy in science and technology, and the keys individuals need to excel. She promotes the value of education, shares her keys to happiness, and inspires a greater interest in science. Dr. Jemison also addresses roadblocks associated with education and suggests ways to overcome the gender cap in science and technology literacy to foster increased interest and confidence for girls. WWW.HOUSTONPBS.ORG
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