Many have complained of the Government’s procurement process for research proposals. It is totally flawed. Instead of giving bids to entrepreneurs who know how to get things done on the fly, they so often give the grants to the best paperwork pushers. Teams of grant writers from Universities and Corporations sit down and fill out […]
Entries from February 2008
GOVERNMENT RESEARCH PROCUREMENT FAILS TO BRING EFFICIENT BIDDERS
February 29, 2008
ACADEMIA FRAUD AND BRAIN WASHING CARTELS
February 27, 2008
Many have a brawny moment listening to the scientists debate amongst themselves and laugh at the peer reviews. With puffed up chests they publish or perish and there is lots of competition in the field. They borrow concepts, steal research, claim originality and fight like hell to be heard. Through all these smaller battles they […]
THE DISTANCE LEARNING EXPLOSION!
February 25, 2008
A generation ago few would have given much thought to educating themselves apart from a ‘brick and mortar’ educational institution. Certainly, for several generations, correspondence courses allowed citizens to gain knowledge while studying in the comfort of their homes, but these schools pale in comparison to entire universities committed to instructing students remotely. Let’s take […]
PRINCIPALSHIP: LEADING CHANGE IN SCHOOLS
February 24, 2008
The L.E.A.D.E.R. Way
INTRODUCTION
In June 1997,the Prime Minister of Singapore unveiled the Government’s vision of Thinking Schools, Learning Nation (TSLN). This vision was forged to improve Singapore’s education system in the light of the rapid changes around the world. The Government foresees that Singapore, with its limited natural resources, can only continue to progress by nurturing […]
WHY DO YOU WANT A DEGREE?
February 24, 2008
There are many reasons citizens seek degrees in today’s day and age. As a grown adult, it may seem like an unrealistic goal, but it is achievable. You may be sick of your job, you may want more money, or you may just want to try something completely different from out of left field. All […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
February 23, 2008
When it’s moment to go to college, the word ’scholarship’ is confusing for both students and parents. We automatically think about student loans, FAFSA, tuition and fees, EFC, grants, and work study. But what we don’t realize is that knowing more about the scholarship process could save us thousands of dollars when trying to cover […]
QUALITY SCHOOLS
February 21, 2008
After presenting these ideas at the NAREN (National At-Risk Education Network) in Wisconsin last week, I was asked to write an commentary that would be able to reach more citizens to spread the exciting word about Dr. William Glasser’s work in the area of Quality Schools.
There are many characteristics that are called for in order […]
EXAM GUIDES ONE: 5 GREAT TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR STRATEGY
February 20, 2008
In order to do well on a exam, you must first have a good knowledge of the details that is being examined. But, aside that, you must have a good strategy for taking the exam. This allows you to show what you know. This exam guide gives you some tips that will help you assemble […]
STUDENT LOANS - ENSURING A BRIGHTER FUTURE AHEAD
February 19, 2008
Higher education in the university gives students a chance to open up. They have a completely new world to deal with. Malcolm Forbes says, Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. While basic education helps inculcate the values and beliefs in students, higher education illustrates what the real world is. […]
HOW TO PASS EXAMS
February 17, 2008
In modern society passing educational examinations becomes an increasingly critical and fundamental means to a better job and improved living standards.
The structure and nature of all examinations are things we cannot change to suit ourselves. Hence we need to find ways of dealing effectively with them - ways of making their systems and requirements actually […]