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The article discusses the decisions by some parents in Great Britain to educate their children at home. Parents who prefer home schooling have been criticized for ignoring their children's interests. In response, some parents have claimed that schools were not meeting their children's needs. The concerns about the child's welfare or educational provision are also addressed.

The article discusses the impact of English teacher Mr. Spearman on the author's interest in English and his overall approach to learning. He comments on the benefits of allowing students to explore meanings for themselves, the importance of teachers placing trust in their students, and the impact of Mr. Spearman's teaching style on the author's approach to studying poetry.

Focuses on the favorite teacher of Stuart Hill, author of children's literature in Great Britain. Use of voice characterization in reading activities; Effectiveness of the teaching methods; Students' interest in the lessons.

The author comments on education in Great Britain under Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who took office in June 2007. He suggests that Brown's government focus on identifying and nurturing students' talent. He notes that he refers to talent in a broad sense and quotes a dictionary definition of aptitude and ability or capacity for achievement without reference to subject area or interest. He notes that literacy and numeracy would remain, but they would support rather than dictate the curriculum.

This article presents an editorial on how the science curriculum in the United Kingdom should be changed to address current concerns and alleviate declining interest in the subject. The author writes that with problems such as global warming, in different capacities can be taught to incorporate the lessons of biology, physics and chemistry. It would also give students the opportunity to develop skills that are interpretable across many disciplines.

The article reports on a survey in Great Britain which shows that students view scientists as researchers in white coats and glasses chained to their laboratory desks. Some 70 percent of students agreed with the statement that scientists are brainy people, but almost the same number did not picture them as normal and attractive young men and women. In the survey, 11-15 year olds were positive about the value of science in society, but their interest in the subject decreased with age. Boys were more interested than girls in science.

Focuses on the gratitude for the nobility of teachers in Great Britain. Supportive role to the learning of students; Interest in the love stories of teachers; Establishment of positive relations between students and teachers.

Comments on the interest of students in photocopying in Great Britain. Enthusiasm to take the errand ask by a teacher; Issues involving workload agreement; Complaints of students on the technical problems.

Comments on the importance of reading for personal development in Great Britain. Comparison of old to present students; Description of changes in reading; Interests of students in reading.

The article presents answers to various questions related to job and career. Questions related to development of subject interest of teachers, questions pertaining to medical leaves and regarding frozen income has been answered. According to the author if one wants to keep up his subject interest, it is vital for him to update with the latest thinking. Answering a question related to frozen income the author says that the government is consulting on how to replace the present system in Great Britain, but as the main recruitment period is approaching fast, there may be some confusion unless a decision is reached quickly.