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Academies told they can hire Unqualified Teachers: “Teachers Are Born, Not Made”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by profesorbaker

By Angela Harrison Education correspondent, BBC News 27 July 2012 England’s new academy schools can now hire unqualified teachers, after a change to the rules. Government officials say this means academies will be free to hire “great linguists, computer scientists … Continue reading →

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Australian Education Minister Discusses School Reform

Posted on May 23, 2011 by profesorbaker

Australian Deputy Minister for the Department of Education Michele Bruniges addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. http://www.deewr.gov.au/Pages/Ministers.aspx http://bit.ly/kJPjTE http://www.deewr.gov.au/Pages/Default.aspx

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The Native Speaker Myth: Death, Wake & Funeral of a Fallacy

Posted on December 11, 2010 by profesorbaker

The Native Speaker Fallacy is unwilling to be laid to rest. This fallacy, or myth, wants to live forever. It seduces language learners, it entices school owners, it promises global travel. There is something for everyone in this myth. Its … Continue reading →