Monthly Archives: May 2011

Speaking More Than One Language Is Good – For Your Brain

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

Speaking More than One Language Is Good – For Your Brain. Canadian scientists have found astonishing evidence that the lifelong use of two languages can help delay the onset of dementia symptoms by four years compared to people who are … Continue reading →

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SKOLA Hyde Park Secondary School (IB MYP and DP)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

The secondary school follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 – 15 & the Diploma programme. Students begin at the MYP then progress onto the two year IB Diploma programme before going on to University and … Continue reading →

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Ghana International School & SOS Children’s Villages: A Dichotomy of Education in Ghana

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

Source: http://www.gis.edu.gh/ Message from the Principal Akwaaba to the Ghana International School website, and thank you for showing interest in our school. For more than fifty years, Ghana International School has been the leader of quality British education in Ghana … Continue reading →

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Education in Ghana: What is a Good Education?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana The adult literacy rate in Ghana was 65% in 2007, with males at 71.7% and females at 58.3%. Ghana has a 6-year primary education system beginning at age six, and, under the educational reforms implemented in … Continue reading →

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Coming Home – Ghana

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana Ghana (i /ˈɡɑːnə/), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Born: Ghana, Power, Culture, & Relevance

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

The Designer of the Ghana Flag: Mrs. Theodora Salome Okoh There was an Ad in the local newspaper calling for a design of the National Flag for Ghana. “The Flag should be original and must have motifs the many nationals … Continue reading →

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Ancient West African Megacities: Timbuktu

Posted on May 31, 2011 by profesorbaker

Centuries BEFORE the coming of Islam and before the days of the Songhay, Mali and Ghana Empires (and thus before Timbuktu was built), there were some massive cities in the Niger Delta region which rivalled those of Mesopotamia.

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Megacities – Mexico City

Posted on May 30, 2011 by profesorbaker

To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world’s most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world’s most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet – a shaky foundation of landfill. From … Continue reading →