Education Perspective (Express newspaper columns)

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    Arresting Violence and Indiscipline
    (Daily Express, 2005-03) Pierre, Phaedra
    This article examines the trend of increasing indiscipline and violence in the school system of Trinidad and Tobago and the various ways in which this is manifested, including student-student aggression and student-teacher violence. It identifies some of the reasons for this trend and makes recommendations on how the school system could play its part in addressing the crisis
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    Define “First”: In Defence of the Children
    (Daily Express, 2008-02) Pierre, Phaedra
    This article takes issue with a newspaper article that lauded a particular Carnival band as the first "green" Carnival band. It argues that since Carnival became a part of the school system, teachers, students, and parents have used eco-friendly themes for individual portrayals, bands, and festival celebration themes
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    A Tale of Two Cities
    (Daily Express, 2005-09) Pierre, Phaedra
    This article uses two scenarios to illustrate the growing lack of civility and courtesy in Trinidad and Tobago. It suggests that in order to turn things around, it will be necessary to start with the teachers, who must be taught how to incorporate these ideals into their teaching and living. Teachers will then be required to pass these values and behaviours on to the students in their classes and their parents
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    Wake-Up Call
    (Daily Express, 2006-06) Pierre, Phaedra
    This article argues that parents and other adults need to make time for their children and to attend the various activities in which their children are engaged. It notes that this is also important for teenagers, since research has shown that even through adolescence, young people need attention, appreciation, praise, and guidance