Education

By the Coursera Conference Team The Coursera Conference is an opportunity for our global community to engage around innovative teaching and learning experiences. This year, after careful consideration for the growing concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the Coursera Conference transitioned from a two day, in-person event to a free, fully virtual experience focused on…

Written by Liau Alex Understanding and dealing with the difficulties of raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) means grasping the specific motivation challenges they go through. Having trouble focusing, experiencing changes in their mood, and organising tasks may prove difficult for children with ADHD. This blog post delves into the motivation issues…

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of life today, and education is no exception. Or is it? In some ways, education seems much the same as it has been for many years. A 14th century illustration by Laurentius de Voltolina depicts a university lecture in medieval Italy. The scene is easily recognizable because of its parallels to…

Written by Liau Alex An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a documented outline of an educational plan specifically crafted to cater to a child’s unique needs. It’s a must-have for every child benefiting from special education services, a mandate set forth by the Federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The process…

Written by Liau Alex When kids with autism face sensory challenges, self-injurious behavior becomes a serious concern. Imagine behaviors like head-banging or self-biting—actions causing both emotional distress and physical harm. It’s crucial to tackle this issue head-on, exploring effective solutions.Self-harm becomes a way of expressing inner turmoil, especially when mixed with tricky sensory issues. Sadly,…

The sleepless nights. The messy house. The stained couches and carpets. While some may cry at these realities, they are also joyful signs of children in the house. Parenting is without a doubt, a beautiful yet at times challenging role without a manual, that many people take on. The reward: priceless. One of our graduates…

South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…

Firstly, what is Education? Education is a process ofteaching, training, and learning, especially in schools or colleges, to improveknowledge and develop skills. This, however, can be at different levels likeelementary education, secondary education, higher education, adult educationclasses, a college education, the state education system etc. Education is themost important thing in a person’s life, it…

Capacity + opportunity = successA Human right is a pre-state right that can be claimed by every human being as an individual vis-à-vis communities (especially states).human rights are not provided by the government, but each state must have as its main task the protection of human rights.biological belonging to mankind is the only criterion that…

Education has been affirmed as a fundamental human Rightunder the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is after the realizationthat education is a prerequisite for the realization of other Human Rights,such as the Right to Health and Wellbeing; the Right to Freedom of Expression, Freedomof Religion; and the Right to Access to Clean Water, among…