Education
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What makes an effective teacher?
Education by Muriel ReddyGood teachers can make a significant difference to the life of a student. Muriel Reddy explores some of the characteristics of an effective teacher.
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Male teacher drought may hurt boys
Education by Rita PanahiIt shouldn’t be up to the education system to provide positive male role models for children but the reality is that many boys lack male authority figures in their lives and would benefit greatly from having male teachers.
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Lessons from sport to the classroom
Education by Muriel ReddyLeaders and men of character are not always born. They’re grown from their experiences, forged in the crucible of crushing disappointments. The boys who made up the Brighton Grammar School teams that competed in the APS First XVIII endured the pain of defeat in two consecutive finals, in 2012 and 2013. They were beaten but […]
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Personal best allows boys to compete with themselves
Education by Muriel ReddySetting personal goals have inspired elite athletes to be faster, higher and stronger. Not all of them win gold at the Olympics. But reaching a personal best can be almost as satisfying.