Teachers' Fair Offers World Ideas, Talks: Muang Thong Thani

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Teachers' fair offers world ideas, talks

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- EDUCA 2012, the 5th education fair for the professional development of teachers, is now open for enrolment. Events include: an international conference - to introduce educational development ideas from around the globe, presented by top education gurus; (2) workshops - over 100 topics covering teaching and learning that teachers can choose from, based on their requirements; and (3) forum among secondary and primary school administrators - to broaden the outlook of administration professionals and an exchange of views from experts in various fields of educational management.

Interested teachers may register and learn more at www.educathai.com. All events are free, with the exception of the International Conference. The fair will take place at Impact Forum (Hall 9) in Muang Thong Thani, from October 10-12.

For more information, please call 02-748-7007, extensions 127, 134, or 138-140.

-- The Nation 2012-10-01

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I used to teach English for one of the largest private school systems in the Bangkok area, and after attending a school-sponsored seminar, I attempted to use one of the tools taught to us the very next day. I was quickly warned to go back to "teaching by rote." And we wonder why Thai students' English speaking ability is behind the curve . . .