Staff have adopted a number of methods to raise standards in the classroom, including using iPads to teach, working in smaller groups and making lessons interesting for pupils.
This raises the interesting possibility that pupil dilation may be sensitive to complex interactions of multiple neurotransmitter systems (i.e., NE, DA), whose relative contributions may depend on psychological context.
Results from their diploma exams will help universities who are currently struggling with large numbers of applicants all boasting the best possible A-level grades.Another interesting suggestion is that pupils can take courses when they are ready, rather than at the "right" age.
A larger majority of seventh grade pupils found the program interesting compared to grade 8 and 9 pupils at 94.5%, 88.2% and 92.2% respectively.
But it was her posts about excluded pupils, classes of "interesting" boys with Asperger's and musings as to who was least motivated – her or the pupils – that have landed her in trouble.
Carrington says he understands the desire to make science interesting and accessible for all pupils, but believes the catch-all syllabuses have been a disaster for those wanting to go on to sixth-form study.
It is interesting to note that Crescas's pupil Rabbi Josef Albo wrote a major book, Book on the Principles, using the same plan.
Under such circumstances, it was very interesting to observe what Greek school pupils think about issues dealt with in evolutionary theory.
It would have been interesting to actually speak to the pupils with the lowest rating levels but they were not willing to engage with the process and a different approach may be needed to find out their views.
Although the post primarily refers to thinking skills programs in the US, it taps into an interesting debate on how teaching affects how pupils brains work.
