Australian Education International (AEI) is an international government body at the Department of Education, Science and Training that promotes international government relations with activities of Australia's education community. The Jakarta Post contributor Aulia Rachmat spoke with Shannon Smith, Counselor of Education, Science and Training at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, on how the AEI plays its role in providing information to students and parents seeking information … [Read more...]
Fostering int’l values of education at a young age
By Aulia Rachmat, published in The Jakarta Post, June 3, 2007. Parents should realize that in general children at an early age have little interest in studying. However, giving children a good education is very important since the learning fundamentals of early human development during childhood are essential to determine a child's future success, intellectually and emotionally. Consequently, in meeting the high standards of education, particularly for affluent parents, the values of … [Read more...]
Cell phone makers introducing more new features
As the need for mobile telecommunication devices is becoming stronger nowadays, more innovatively sophisticated features of wireless telecommunication products are being put on the table. An array of mobile telecommunication brands, consequently, are on the market to offer more choices to customers. Having succeeded in the global market, particularly in Asia, Nokia is introducing its two newest hand sets -- the Nokia 2630 and the Nokia 2760. Being stylish in design, each model is … [Read more...]
Extracurricular activities make students creative
A number of non-academic activities such as those in the fields of music, sports and language, as well as leadership and organizational activities can be a potential means of building a student's character. In addition, such activities can develop a student's talents, interests and skills as a way to compete positively in today's globalization era. It is a fact that students involved in extracurricular activities not only get better grades but are also more creative than those not … [Read more...]
Distinguished Buzz at Dragonfly
Themed “The Final Thursday Industrie-Red Carpet Affair,” Dragonfly threw a spectacular bash on Thursday night presented DJ Jayo and DJ Rama as well as fashion modeled by Jakarta socialites. The idea of inviting a number of socialites to model at the party’s fashion show is a reflection of Dragonfly as a nest for sociable people who appreciate the good life, according to Amanda Putri, the club’s marketing and promotion manager. Pointing at the crowd, she exclaimed, “It’s another one of a … [Read more...]
Bringing in Hyperrealist Performance of Samsung LED
After the success of high-definition LCD TV, the South Korea’s electronics giant is now introducing Samsung LED TV, another breakthrough in television industry. Carrying out a breathtaking performance in home entertainment, Samsung LED TV maximizes energy through Light Emitting Diode in order to give affordable lightning to its Ultra Clear Panel. The LED technology injected by Samsung ensures energy optimization, which is potential to reduce the TV’s used energy by 40 percent compared with … [Read more...]
Fostering creativity in children
Many parents have high expectations of international preschool curricula because they want the best education their money can buy for their children. In addition, a number of preschools fostering creativity in their teaching methods have enticed many parents. How do they incorporate creativity into the school curriculum? In general, children easily get bored during the learning process at school. So, teachers should employ creativity to make their classes enjoyable. In addition to nurturing … [Read more...]
Learning English at an early age
By Aulia Rachmat, published in The Jakarta Post, August 20, 2006. As an international language, English plays a significant role in education. Many parents want their children to start learning the language at an early age. Many institutions offer English courses with various teaching methods, but parents need to be careful in choosing a method that best suits the needs of their children. Most very young children do not have a desire to study. However, they are able to absorb knowledge … [Read more...]
International universities: An alternative to studying abroad
Higher education has become a steppingstone to meeting the challenges of globalization. Many choose to further their studies abroad -- such as in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Canada -- upon completing high school. Due to the variety of majors on offer, many students are able to tailor their course loads to their individual needs. In addition, international students enjoy the best facilities of cutting-edge technology while pursuing an education in such … [Read more...]
Fun, active learning leads to effective English
As English becomes more important to a child's future, many parents are sending their children to preschools that offer English as a subject. Furthermore, English courses for children are becoming more popular, with a number of teaching methods being used to teach English. Nevertheless, how effective are these methods for students at an early age? Most English institutions for children use rote learning. This is an approach to learning English where the alphabet is introduced as a visual … [Read more...]
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