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Bangkok Post The Bangkok Post is a daily English language newspaper produced in Thailand which used to contain a weekly section called Education (previously known as Learning Post). I have written education articles for the Bangkok Post under the heading, “In My Opinion” since 10th April 2007.
The specific articles can be seen below: 1. Start with the best. 10th April 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/nfap1007.htm 2. Education reform needed. 1st May 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/nfmy0107.htm 3. Govt funds training for secondary school teachers. 22nd May 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iomy2207.htm 4. Parental responsibility. 29th May 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iomy2907.htm 5. Parents are responsible for their child’s education. 5th June 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojn0507.htm 6. Is the Communicative Approach right for Thailand? 19th June 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojn1907.htm 7. Saving face with Liquid Paper. 26th June 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojn2607.htm 8. Education’s role in building a richer Thailand. 3rd July 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojl0307.htm 9. Computer assisted language learning heeds the “CALL.” 10th July 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojl1007.htm 10. Seminar urges govt to rethink strategies. 17th July 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojl1707.htm 11. Multiple intelligences promote nurturing each child individually. 24th July 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojl2407.htm 12. School uniforms: Yes or no? 31st July 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iojl3107.htm 13. Teachers must research, publish. 7th August 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ioau0707.htm 14. The cost of continuing professional development. 14th August 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ioau1407.htm 15. English for specific purposes. 21st August 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ioau2107.htm 16. A code of ethics and social responsibility. 28th August 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ioau2807.htm 17. The good, bad and ugly. 4th September 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iose0407.htm 18. Motivation of lower level learners. 11th September 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iose1107.htm 19. Time and tide wait for no student. 18th September 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iose1807.htm 20. Getting the big picture. 25th September 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iose2507.htm 21. It is critical that education reforms continue. 2nd October 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iooc0207.htm 22. It’s not just about sex. 9th October 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iooc0907.htm 23. Test for the right reasons. 16th October 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iooc1607.htm 24. Is this the final demise of the A-Net examination? 23rd October 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iooc2307.htm 25. The rewards of public presentations. 30th October 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/iooc3007.htm 26. Tasks of hiring foreigners to teach English not easy. 6th November 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ionv0607.htm 27. Making dreams a reality. 13th November 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ionv1307.htm 28. Helping students in urgent situations. 20th November 2007.
http://bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/ionv2007.htm
The following articles used to have links; however, they have now vanished without trace! 29. Building better teachers. 27th November 2007.
30. More teachers with the "right stuff" needed. 4th December 2007.
31. Size does matter. 11th December 2007.
32. Building a solid scaffold to stand on. 18th December 2007.
33. Conference trends in English teaching. 25th December 2007.
34. Teaching English with the spirit of teamwork. 1st January 2008.
35. Living in a multiple world. 8th January 2008.
36. Three steps toward better education. 15th January 2008.
37. Seeking opportunities to practice. 22nd January 2008.
38. Proper spelling is part of professionalism. 29th January 2008.
39. Product and process. 5th February 2008.
40. Textbooks: One size does not fit all. 12th February 2008.
41. Tests and the holidays. 19th February 2008.
42. Too much credit. 26th February 2008.
43. "Thainess and education." 4th March 2008.
44. Placing students on the right tracks. 11th March 2008.
45. Science and English are not too different. 18th March 2008.
46. Is education for everybody? 25th March 2008.
47. Chronemics: Hurry up or bide your time. 1st April 2008.
48. Building a uniform framework of qualifications. 8th April 2008.
49. Style and tone matter. 21st May 2008.
50. Reading at the right level. 28th May 2008.
51. The importance of intercultural education. 3rd June 2008.
52. Holiday reflections. 10th June 2008.
53. Honesty is the best policy. 17th June 2008.
54. In debt to society. 24th June 2008.
55. Why Thai students do not like learning English. 1st July 2008.
56. No guarantee of proficiency. 8th July 2008.
57. Examples for the younger generation to follow. 15th July 2008.
58. Fear of erring stifles learning. 22nd July 2008.
59. Rude awakening. 29th July 2008.
60. Homework is to be done at home. 5th August 2008.
61. The value of VAT. 12th August 2008.
62. The teacher-student divide. 19th August 2008.
63. From tiny acorns. 26th August 2008.
64. Limiting a helping hand. 2nd September 2008.
65. Time to make the grade. 9th September 2008.
66. Vocational training. 16th September 2008.
67. Preparing children for adulthood. 23rd September 2008.
68. Abundance over quality. 30th September 2008.
69. Keep in touch. 7th October 2008.
70. Getting the job done. 14th October 2008.
71. New faces, same old stories. 21st October 2008.
72. Truly the Land of Smiles. 28th October 2008.
73. Enquiring minds. 4th November 2008.
74. No need to be part of the herd. 11th November 2008.
75. Teaching profession no longer viewed as a vocation. 18th November 2008.
76. "Qualitative coma" needs help. 25th November 2008.
77. Just the TKT. 2nd December 2008.
78. Earn the right to pass. 9th December 2008.
New Education format including links:
79. Administrative duties. 16th December 2008.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/8067/
80. Realistic aims and objectives. 23rd December 2008.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/8577/ 81. English for research. 30th December 2008.
http://bangkokpost.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx 82. Social networks improve English skills. 6th January 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/9232/ 83. Learning in context. 13th January 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/9651/ 84. Just the ticket. 20th January 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/10074/ 85. Who will listen? I will! 27th January 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/10518/ 86. Proactive involvement. 3rd February 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/10964/ 87. Contractual obligations. 10th February 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/11372/ 88. Thailand's future leaders. 17th February 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/11806/ 89. Just going through the motions. 24th February 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/12224/ 90. Reality check. 3rd March 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/12661/ 91. It's time to improve. 10th March 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/13098/ 92. Free education for all. 17th March 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/13513/ 93. Motivating students. 24th March 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/13912/ 94. When east meets west. 31st March 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/14296/ 95. Open to suggestions. 26th May 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/17357/ 96. Short cuts to nowhere. 2nd June 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/17773/ 97. Collaborating for personal development. 9th June 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/18156/ 98. GAT and PAT seem flat. 16th June 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/18574/ 99. Indebted to our teachers. 30th June 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/19405/ 100. Milking it for all it's worth. 7th July 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/19812/ 101. Finally, parents get "paid." 14th July 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/20213/ 102. English camp as testing ground for teachers. 21st July 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/telecom/20669/ 103. Stupid is as stupid does. 28th July 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/21072/ 104. From teacher to teacher trainer. 11th August 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/21856/ 105. Research at what cost? 18th August 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/22258/ 106. Who took the Thai out of Thailand Tesol? 25th August 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/22663/ 107. All the fun of the fair. 1st September 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/23069/ 108. Use it or lose it. 22nd September 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/24298/ 109. Don't judge a book by its cover. 6th October 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/25139/ 110. Jurin and Thailand's lack of teachers. 20th October 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/25969/ 111. Lights, camera, English! 27th October 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/26366/ 112. Focus on failure. 3rd November 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/26778/ 113. Pre-service teacher training. 10th November 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/27246/ 114. Rules, regulations and guidance. 17th November 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/27583/ 115. Harmony at all costs? 24th November 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/28021/ 116. Empowering teachers. 8th December 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/28883/ 117. New approach needed. 15th December 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/29312/ 118. Think ahead: Prepare for the future. 22nd December 2009.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/29779/ 119. Time to have your say. 5th January 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/30507/time-to-have-your-say 120. Critical thinking. 12th January 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/30887/critical-thinking 121. Monkey see, monkey do. 19th January 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/31284/monkey-see-monkey-do 122. Better approach to training urged. 26th January 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/31783/better-approach-to-training-urged 123. A learning organisation. 9th February 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/32603/a-learning-organisation 124. Behind the scenes. 23rd February 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/33387/ 125. That will do nicely, sir. 9th March 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/34153/that-will-do-nicely-sir 126. Students deserve both quality and depth. 23rd March 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/34897/students-deserve-both-quality-and-depth 127. Always prepared to learn. 6th April 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/35676/always-prepared-to-learn 128. Enhancing the quality of higher education. 20th April 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/36335/enhancing-the-quality-of-higher-education 129. Brazenly elitist. 4th May 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/36791/brazenly-elitist 130. Well and truely certified. 18th May 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/37512/well-and-truly-certified 131. Water, water everywhere. 1st June 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/38078/water-water-everywhere 132. This time, it's the real deal. 15th June 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/38812/this-time-it-the-real-deal 133. Fair deal urged. 29th June 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/184005/fair-deal-urged 134. Reforms needed, not bigger classes. 13th July 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/186051/reforms-needed-not-bigger-classes 135. Calling for better organised conferences. 27th July 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/188060/calling-for-better-organised-conferences 136. Knowledge pool. 10th August 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/190347/knowledge-pool 137. Problems shared. 24th August 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/192608/problems-shared 138. Local to global and back. 7th September 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/194981/local-to-global-and-back 139. Technology has a voice. 21st September 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/197317/technology-has-a-voice 140. Take stock and act. 5th October 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/199731/take-stock-and-act 141. Networking and learning together. 19th October 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/202095/ 142. Something to fight for. 2nd November 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/204357/something-to-fight-for 143. English as a second language? 16th November 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/206590/english-as-a-second-language 144. Healthy, wealthy and wise. 30th November 2010.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/education-features/208782/healthy-wealthy-and-wise 145. Catch me if you can! 14th December 2010.
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