Monday, January 3, 2011

“Sibal calls for quality education, excellence in science research in Universities” plus 3 more

“Sibal calls for quality education, excellence in science research in Universities” plus 3 more

Sibal calls for quality education, excellence in science research in Universities

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 03:14 AM PST

Chennai, Jan 3 : Union Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday called for quality education and excellence in science research in Indian Universities, saying three generic principles have been set out that any new institute of higher education needs to embrace.

The Case for the Virtual Classroom

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:13 AM PST

Online education is often dismissed as a pipeline for expensive degrees of little value and a sponge for veterans' tuition payments. But while it's true that for-profit universities have made a hefty business out of e-learning, it's becoming apparent that learning online can also benefit almost everyone else.

Malaysia text book causes rift over caste system

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:43 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR (Malaysia) - AN OFFICIAL says a high school text book that aims to emphasise Malaysia's racial harmony has riled the main ethnic Indian party by referring to the Hindu caste system. S. Subramaniam, deputy president of the Malaysian Indian Congress, says the party wants the Education Ministry to withdraw the book Interlock or at least revoke portions that refer to the caste system.

More African-Americans choosing home-school

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 06:20 PM PST

Statistics hard to come by, but experts say more black parents are educating kids at home Experts say more African-Americans are choosing home-schooling, opting out of public schools, which critics say may be not only failing their children, but shortchanging their history.
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