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The number of men entering teaching is falling and currently less than a quarter of all teachers in primary, secondary and special schools in England are men. In England, on average, only 13 percent of primary teachers are male, rising to 41 percent at secondary school level.

Scientists believe that the laying down of memories involved both physical and chemical changes at the connections between brain cells. There are believed to be three separate systems of memory storage and all work in different ways and perform different functions.

An analysis of the growing problem of chronic fatigue syndrome amongst children. There are currently an estimated 240,000 people in the UK suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalopathy, with some aged as young as five. One study has suggested that half of all tong-term absences from school could be down to the condition, and it is estimated that 80% of those who have the illness will either fall behind with their studies or drop out of education altogether.

Teachers cope with some 1,000 interactions in an average working day. Article looks at how this might cause tiredness, and what effects tiredness has.

The external and internal elements, which produce high noise levels and adversely affect the academic performance of students, are examined. Recommendations for proper acoustic designing of new schools and existing buildings, to allow learning and teaching to be conducted amidst a peaceful ambience, are highlighted.

The subject of heaven and hell is discussed, accompanied by a number of lesson ideas. The article discusses the different concepts of heaven and hell created by mankind.

One-third of all teenagers play computer games on a daily basis, with 7% of teenagers playing for at least 30 hours a week. Overuse of computer games can lead to repetitive strain injury, and in some classes of 11 year-olds more than half of pupils are already showing signs of this condition.

Coastal erosion is expected to accelerate as a result of an expected 65 centimetre rise in sea levels by 2100, leaving beaches and cliffs more vulnerable to wave damage. The issue of coastal erosion and how it can be used by teachers for lessons is discussed.

The author looks at the history of mountaineering on Mount Everest. The stories of the most famous unsuccessful attempts and the first successful attempt are told, with guidelines on how to use Everest as a subject for classroom teaching.

Ideas about the nature of intelligence are more conflicting than ever. We are in the middle of an intellectual quagmire, and it may be time to retrace our steps.

Over 500,000 UK families have at least one member diagnosed with autism, a lifelong disability that includes difficulties with communication, imagination, and social interaction. This condition manifests itself across a spectrum of disorders and is twice as common in males than in females.

Humor has significant physiological and psychological aspects. Mental agility, incongruity, malice, and aggression play a part in human behavior and the Internet offers many resources for teachers who want to use humor to enliven their teaching.

Reasons for the success of a school in Berkshire, England, are examined in detail. The views of head teacher, Brenda Bigland, are also examined.

Northern Ireland Education Minister and Former Irish Republican Army Chief of Staff Martin McGuinness talks about his education policies for schools in Ireland.

Guidance concerning the diagnosis, level of infection and immunisation against meningitis is presented.

The increasing number of television programs featuring the past demonstrates the growing popularity of archaeology and history. Around 3 million people watch the History Channel each day. Programs such as the 'Time Team' series, produced by Channel 4, have regular audiences of three million. The Department of Education and Employment is supporting the History 2000 project which will involve television, radio and museums. Although some observers point out the interest in history is not extended to the classroom where students studying A-level history are declining in number.

Padstow primary school, Cornwall, has built a new music room extension using a traditional technique employing cob. Cob is a mixture of clay, sand and straw,

Pupils at Down high school in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, engage in circus-type acts, such as juggling with balls, spinning plates on sticks, and hitting drums, in their curriculum. The acts have led to the pupils being well-balanced and better at learning.

This article examines how the addition of a high-tech learning center in Birmingham's Central Library is contributing to juvenile crime prevention efforts. Topics includehow partnerships between libraries and youth services has given disadvantaged students new opportunities for educational development.

Australian education consultant Bill Rogers uses humor and anecdotes to teach teachers how to control there students in a non-confrontational way. His life and career are examined.

Effective school administrators can have many different leadership styles, but common traits include being good storytellers, unpredictability, self-awareness, and resistance to failure. Other qualities include commitment to the profession and staff, caring, and willing to empower colleagues.