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Posts :: RE: Legal Basis of Philippine Education

Author: kathorine
Posted: Sep 10, 2009 05:45 (GMT -5)
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What education or training is best to learn stock trade? I want to learn to trade stocks, do I need a certificate? What is the best way to learn to trade stocks? Do I need a formal education or can I do this on my own? I am deciding on a college? If you think college is best, which degree program?
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Posts :: French to be included in the curriculum

Author: sidney
Subject: French to be included in the curriculum
Posted: Jun 11, 2009 10:30 (GMT -5)
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After including Spanish in the curriculum, DepEd now includes French too.

DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2009, released April 21, 2009, expanded the Special Program in Foreign Language to include French, starting school year 2009-2010. This is in cooperation with the Embassy of France to the Philippines.

The Special Program in Foreign Language is for schools whose students have demonstrated competence in English and are capable of learning another foreign language. This program aims to:

a. develop students' skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking and viewing as fundamental to acquiring communicate competence in a second foreign language;
b. prepare students for meaningful interaction in a linguistically and culturally diverse global workplace; and
c. develop understanding and appreciation of other people's culture.
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Posts :: Legal Basis of Philippine Education

Author: sidney
Subject: Legal Basis of Philippine Education
Posted: Jun 11, 2009 10:28 (GMT -5)
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Does anybody have a copy of the Legal Basis of Philippine Education? (i lost my copy)

here are the names of the documents that I'm looking for...

1935 Philippine Constitution Article 14
1973 Philippine Constitution Article 15
1987 Philippine Constitution Article 14 Sections 1, 3, 5
Education Act of 1992

if you have a copy Please post it here....

thanks a lot ^_^
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Posts :: BBC suspends net learning project

Author: sidney
Subject: BBC suspends net learning project
Posted: Jun 11, 2009 09:28 (GMT -5)
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What so educationalists on the forum think about the suspension of BBC Jam?

BBC suspends net learning project

It seems to me a similar argument could be used to close down the NHS - or government-funded schools.
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Posts :: RE: #20 Othello 5.2.339-381

Author: herdigerdi
Subject: A. Would you consider Othello to be an outsider and an insid
Posted: Dec 14, 2008 00:06 (GMT -5)
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I think it is possible for Othello to be both and outsider and an insider at the same time. This is because he is both a venician as he has served in the army, yet he is still a More. He has married Desdimona and tried to integrate into venician society as much as possible and to an extent he has done so very well. He worked up the ranks in the army and attained a position of power, honor and integridy. However, he still remains a black man in a white man worlds and as far as the society at that time went, that still classed him as an outsider even with all he had done to assimilate. I dont think he necessarily learned a lesson in the end however I think his eyes were opened to the fact that no matter how hard he tried, in the society he was involved in, he was and always would be The More. So I guess in the end. He was always an outsider trying to get in.

Posts :: RE: #22 Winter's Tale 2.1 57-127

Author: dancocuzzo
Subject: Response to Question A
Posted: Dec 13, 2008 16:56 (GMT -5)
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A. The role of women in this passage clearly puts them in the lower level of hierarchy in the kingdom throughout The Winter�s Tale, as well as other Shakespearian plays. Leontes falsely accuses Hermione of carrying someone else�s child, although his supporting evidence is minimal. Hermione denies it as much as she can, but it still has no effect on Leontes outrage, and decision to throw Hermione in jail because he is simply more powerful. Women do not have the power to ever accuse men of anything in these plays, however if they are wrongfully accused they cannot do much about it. The inability to make or influence decisions like this one is an example of how Leontes shows tyranny in this instance, as well as throughout the rest of the play.

Posts :: RE: #25 Winters Tale 5.1.69-122

Author: seddonban
Subject: Response to #25 Winters Tale 5.1.69-122
Posted: Dec 07, 2008 16:24 (GMT -5)
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Response to Question #1-

It seems that Leontes has not been able to let go of the past for different reasons. For one Leontes has not been able to let go of his love for his wife, daughter and son. He has spent sixteen years without them and the first scene we see of him after all this time is of him still talking about their deaths. He also cannot let go because of the enormous guilt he feels for their deaths."Thou know'st he dies to me again when talked of." (5.1.18-19), Leontes says about his dead son Mamillius. He feels that he lost his entire family and is without an heir because of his own foolish mistake. He also wrongly accused Polixenes and lost his friendship with him because of his accusations. Since his initial accusations of his wife were sprung from jealousy and the sadness of a lost friendship, this is something Leontes also has trouble letting go. He does seem to feel very sincerely sorry for what he did, we see this when he says he will not marry and will die without an heir. "Never, Paulina, so be blest my spirit." (5.1.71) Leontes says this to Paulina when he swears to never marry anyone ever again. This seems to be a sacrifice for his lost family, like he is willing to die with them.

Posts :: RE: #24 The Winter�s Tale 4.4.429- 492

Author: elenabarrett
Posted: Dec 07, 2008 11:53 (GMT -5)
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Response to Question B:

Florizel�s decision seems guided by not only his passion for Perdita, but by an apparent knowledge of her nobility. Florizel is drawn to Perdita, and he is unwilling to disentangle himself from her. While this may be due to his overwhelming love for her, his devotion is what ultimately brings resolution and redemption to nearly all the major characters. If we are to judge his actions by the results they bring about, Florizel�s decision is impeccably wise.

Perdita, like Hermione, is eloquent and sensible. Her potential reaction to the change in her surroundings is, like Florizel�s decision, predicated on the results produced. The oracle summarizes the necessity of this action in Act III:
Hermione is chaste, Polixenes blameless, Camillo a true subject, Leontes a jealous tyrant, his innocent babe truly begotten, and the King shall live without an heir if that which is lost cannot be found. (3.2.131-134)
Here, the oracle plainly outlines the truth regarding each character that Leontes assumes has wronged him. Had Florizel decided differently, The Winter�s Tale would have most likely ended tragically, with none of the oracle�s prescriptions realized. Leontes would never receive redemption, or be reunited with Hermione, Polixenes, Camillo, or Perdita. The only tragic element of the play that is left unresolved by Florizel�s decision is that of Mamillius�s death, which not only agrees with the oracle�s prediction, but also allows for some sorrow and remembrance to remain over the foolish actions that Leontes committed.

Because Florizel is able to act wisely, decisively, and in spite of opposition, Leontes is granted his necessary redemption. Perdita adjusts well to her new surrounding because, as most characters in the play predict, she is noble, and will finally claim her rightful position in life.

Posts :: RE: #17 Othello 1.1.1-73

Author: jared_sloan
Posted: Dec 05, 2008 12:38 (GMT -5)
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A. I do believe that it would make much of a difference for Iago to have a position of power. Iago seems to have a sense of what he feels is the right hierarchy of things. Iago states "We cannot all be master's nor all masters cannot be truly followed" (1.1.42-43). With this, he is acknowledging that there is a certain law with whom should rightfully be in positions of power, and how much power they will truly have. Iago believes he deserves this power, and I think that if he were to be given it, he would gracefully accept it.

b. I believe that to live in the manner that Iago does, scheming and conniving, that is the correct way to go about doing it. He has a way of life that defines his character. He speaks freely of these ways, speaking of Othello "though i do hate him as I do hell pains-yet for necessity of present life I must show out a flag and sign of love, which is indeed but sign." (1.1.158). We are free to choose our own beliefs, but this is how Iago lives.

Posts :: RE: #24 The Winter�s Tale 4.4.429- 492

Author: aliciabruno
Posted: Dec 04, 2008 15:54 (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

B.

I agree that 4.4.429-492 clearly tests Florizel's honor and love for Perdita. There is certainly an immense tension that is parallel to Leontes ordering his wife to jail in this scene too. Overall, I do believe Florizel was wise in choosing Perdita over his father's demands. Call me a romantic sap, but at least their love for one another is not superficial. Florizel is still unaware of Perdita's loyalty, and insists on disobeying his father due to his previous vow to her. It does not phase him that she is of lower status and takes part in sheep shearing festivals. Perdita is seemingly harmless with her down to earth personality. She conveys an appreciation for life, for example, in her description about flowers (4.4.89-108) she argues that cross-breeding flowers is unnatural. Although she seems like an ordinary country woman, I think she would adjust to a new lifestyle in due time. In an odd way, her transition would be like art- an alteration to her familiar (natural) surroundings to fulfill her true identity (princess).

Posts :: RE: #23 Winter's Tale 3.2 lines 170-240

Author: phinneybrt
Subject: Winter's Tale 3.2.170-240
Posted: Dec 04, 2008 11:43 (GMT -5)
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A. Paulina has vehemently defended Hermoine throughout much of A Winter's Tale. As queen of Sicilia, Hermoine is eloquent in her speech and very well spoken. She does not spend much time defending herself which seems to suggest an innocence about her. However, this is an assumed, social innocence reflected onto her whilst she maintains her royal authority. In Act 3.2.170-240, Paulina holds firm to her defense of Hermoine against Leontes. Upon announcing Hermoine's death, she speaks with empty sarcasm, bitter irony, and extreme rhetoric. It is evident that Paulina is an outspoken, brash, temperamental woman of society. Thus, it's no wonder someone of such character would so passionately defend a dear loved one.

Posts :: #19 Othello 4.1 57-97

Author: joeregina
Subject: #19 Othello 4.1 57-97
Posted: Dec 03, 2008 17:45 (GMT -5)
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1.) In this part of Othello, Othello and Iago are talking about how Desdemona cheated on Othello, and Iago is trying to tell him to be a man about it. Othello and Iago are the only people on the stage at this point. Iago wants Othello to go hide somewhere while he talks to Cassio about when the next time he is going to sleep with Desdemona, but when Othello hides, Iago asks Cassio about Bianca who is crazy about him, to make Othello think he is talking about Desdemona and have him go crazy.

2.) Iago is acting as the trouble maker in this scene. He is telling Othello that Cassio has been sleeping with Desdemona but he really hasn't. Iago wants Othello to believe that Cassio and Desdemona are sleeping together so that Othello and Desdemona end their relationship and Iago is able to woo Desdemona. As Cassio enters the stage, Iago says in lines 83-85 "Now will I question Cassio of Bianca, A huswife that by selling her desire, buys herself bread and clothes." meaning he will now ask Cassio about bianca, a prostitute who sells her body for food and cloths. In lines 90-93 he says "As he shall smile, Othello shall go mad. And his unbookish jealousy must construe Poor Cassio's smiles, gestures, and light behavior Quite in the wrong." meaning when Cassio laughs about what Iago asks him about Bianca, Othello will go crazy misunderstanding Cassios actions. As Iago and Cassio have their conversation, Othello is hiding basically being pissed off at what Cassio is saying because he thinks he is talking about Desdemona. As Iago starts this whole conflict between Cassio, Othello, Desdemona, and Bianca, he starts what becomes the end of Othello.

3.) A. why do you think Iago is trying to start a conflict between Othello, Cassio, and Desdemona? Explain
B. if you were in Othello's situation, hiding and listening to Iago and Cassio talk about Bianca, thinking they were talking about Desdemona as Iago told you they were, what would you do? Why?

Posts :: RE: #23 Winter's Tale 3.2 lines 170-240

Author: Samwam86
Subject: Question B: A Winters Tale 3.2 170-240
Posted: Dec 03, 2008 12:51 (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

We have seen Leontes' jealousy from the begining of the play. He was jealous of Hermoine for her relationship with Poleximes, and the way she got inbetween him and his childhood friend. Leontes seems to generate jealous from himself, and he is envious of his wife. First his jealousy effects his relationship with his wife because he accuses her of sleeping with his best friend. During this time, the husbands were supposed to be in control of their wives, and I dont think that Leontes felt he had that control over his wife. The jealousy continues throughout the play, and he loses almost everyone in his life.

Posts :: #25 Winters Tale 5.1.69-122

Author: JesseSoberal
Subject: #25 Winters Tale 5.1.69-122
Posted: Dec 03, 2008 12:34 (GMT -5)
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Short Description
In lines 69-122, of act 5 scene 1, Paulina and Leontes are discussing Leontes' unrelenting love and persistant sorrow for his wife. He says that he will never love another as he loved Hermoine, nor will he ever re-marry.

Thematic Analysis
In these passages, it seems that Leontes is stuck in the past. He seems to be holding on to a love lost, even after some 16 years have past. Paulina states that she would have to pick his next wife, and even then, she says "that shall be when your first queen's again in breath. Never till then" (5.1.84-86)
This is relevent to the play because it shows a broken and damaged Leontes, contrary to the paranoid and angry Leontes in the begining. I think this idea of being stuck in the past is important, because the play seems to come around full circle. Leontes' inability to let go grounds us in the idea that the play has moved on, and characters have grown and changed, but there is that lingering sense of regret and wanting.

Questions
1) Why do you think it is that Leontes grounds himself so deeply in the past? Is he beating himself up for acting irrational, thus losing Mamilluis, his daughter, and Hermoine? Or is there a sincerity to his sorrow?
2) In this act, Leontes seems to be more concerned with the loss of his wife, than the loss of Mamillius or his daughter. Would Leontes be so ground in the past if he has not lost Hermoine? How would he be different if Hermoine was alive, but Mamillius and his daughter were still gone?

Posts :: #23 Winter's Tale 3.2 lines 170-240

Author: Maureen Pomposi
Subject: #23 Winter's Tale 3.2 lines 170-240
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 23:32 (GMT -5)
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Description:
At this point in the play, A Winter's Tale, Leontes has learned of Hermoines death and Paulina lectures the king, calling him a tyrant. In lines 217-2211, Paulina apoligizes for being so outspoken, however, her apology is not sincere, but is sarcastic.

Quote:

"I am sorry for't/All faults I make, when I shall come to know them/I do repent. Alas, I have showed too much/The rashness of a woman. He is touched/To th' noble heart. What's gone and what's past help/Should be past grief."
Paulina seems to move Leontes with her words, and the passage ends with Leontes explaining how he will mourn the death of both his wife and son daily.

Thematical Analysis: In lines 170-240, the outspoken Paulina gives a speech directed toward the kind. She calls the king a tyrant, and says that his jealousy is immature and foolish. Paulina actually defends Hermoine more than Hermoine ever defended herself. Leontes seems to be moved by Paulina's speech, and belives he deserves the punishment of her harsh words. Paulina assures him that he will not gain forgiveness from God by repenting, and decides to bury his son and wife together, and plans to visit them where they lie everyday.

Questions:
A. The outspoken Paulina seems to move Leontes with his words and defends Hermoine more than Hermoine defended herself. Why do you think Hermoine did not engage in such an arguement?

B. Why do you think Leontes is such a jealous person, who cannot seem to escape his youth? Consider his relationship with Poleximes and his wife. How does his jealousy continue to effect his relationships?