A part-time distance learning programme of professional enrichment for educators working in countrie The first cohort was held in September, 2009 in Dubai.
Stafford Associates is the Middle East/Gulf Region Recruitment Centre for the University of Nottingham PGCEi Programme. The University of Nottingham PGCEi is based upon the academic programme of the long-established and highly successful home PGCE, judged as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
28/04/2013
How To Be In Over Your Head Without Drowning - Forbes Do you ever find yourself in over your head? If not, I would suggest you don’t spend enough time in the water. The truth is all leaders find themselves swimming in rough conditions from time-to-time. The difference between those who drown and those who become stronger swimmers is little more [...]
16/04/2013
Engagement and Compliance in the Classroom. They Aren't the Same! I've come to understand that the term "engagement" needs to be unpacked before addressing issues of management in the classroom. If you ask an educator, "What does engagement look like?" responses will surely vary.
11/04/2013
Can painting improve your grades? At Orchard Garden Pilot school in Boston, security guards were replaced with art teachers. Three years later, students are reaping the benefits.
10/04/2013
Come meet Dr. Tony Fisher on the 20th of April to find out what it takes to be 'Teacher of The Year'
08/04/2013
Competency-based education programs should not be followed as a stand-alone educational option, but should be used as an important part of a degree program that also incorporates courses offering opportunities for interaction with both peers and professors, available within the classroom or online from thousands of miles away.
(Courtesy: Huffington Post, Writer: Jayson Boyers)
Beyond the Echo Chamber: Why Empathy in Education Matters While competency and proficiency are undoubtedly required and an essential part of overall success, such an approach to learning will never give students all of the skills or emotional intelligence that it takes to be ready for a career.
02/04/2013
Parents are considering higher education not only to help them get ahead in the workplace, but also as a way to set a positive example for their children
Survey: More parents pursuing college degrees, talking to children about higher education (BPT) - Enhanced earning potential and more career opportunities are two of the many benefits of earning an advanced degree. Now, many mothers and fathers in America have discovered another benefit of going back to school – it is a great parenting tool. Parents are considering higher education not o...
28/03/2013
28/03/2013
The Higher your Qualifications, the Greater your Earning Potential
20/03/2013
7 Thoughts About Finding Your Passion In Life
7 Thoughts About Finding Your Passion In Life | CAREEREALISM Passion may vary from “work that gets me excited” to “this is why I was placed on this earth.” Here are some thoughts on finding your passion in life.
28/02/2013
'Millennials in the APA’s survey named work, money and job stability as the greatest causes of their stress.' (Courtesy: dailyorgange.com)
So why not take up a Post-grad Certificate in Education (PGCEi) programme that allows you to Learn while you Earn. To find out more, talk to an Academic Consultant at Stafford today.
Study finds millennials to be most stressed demographic in country If stress levels on campus seem high, it may be a result of more than midterms. The American Psychological Association recently named the millennial generation…
25/02/2013
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders (Courtesy: Mike Myatt Blog - Forbes)
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders - Forbes It is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator. I hope you noticed the previous sentence didn't refer to being a great talker - big difference. The key to becoming a skillful communicator is rarely found in what has been taught in the world of [...]
21/02/2013
Changes in Education Paradigms. Is it time to break free from the shackles of the current ‘traditional’ education system? (Courtesy: http://explainamations.tv)
Cognitive Media Changing Education Paradigms RSA Whiteboard Scribe Cognitive Media is an animation studio based in Folkestone, Kent in the UK. They collaborate mainly with The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) as well as most recently, TED-Ed. With the motto ‘Inspiring Minds Change the World’, Cognitive Media is focused o...