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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?
In a message dated 3/4/2008 12:12:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gbracey1@verizon.net writes: In Finland, at least, American TV programs arrive with subtitles, not dubbing. Earlier research has indicated that this forces people to read faster and thus get better. The multi-tiered diagnostic approach to learning difficulties described by Grubb in the Oct Kappan no doubt play a role. Danish kids keep the same teacher for 9 years. Finnish kids are in small schools with small classes, again allowing teachers to know kids better. They also don't have important legislation like Finnish as the official language, and they don't belong to the Coalition for more terrorism in Iraq !!! May be they believe in spending their tax money on the people, all the people !!! It truly is amazing what that short clause ab government by the people for the people can do when applied in earnest and with honesty. Dubbing and subtitles aside, do you know if they watch No Spin Zone FOX ? That may contribute to the modicum of imagination we Americans have. Quan **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)
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