I need a good overview in recent Secondary Educational theory. Whatever is currently in fashion in Academia. Any books to recommend? Any journals that are especially helpful? I'm new to this field and not sure where to start. [more inside]
posted by pywacket at at 4:38 PM - 1 answers

Getting a Personal Support Worker certification in Ontario -- worth it? [more inside]
posted by the dief at at 9:47 AM - 1 answers

PhD Filter: First year into my course, one chapter written, MS Word can no longer take the strain. It's a humanities PhD, I need a cheap/free alternative... all help appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Augenblick at at 8:38 AM - 33 answers

I'll graduate with a BS in mathematics in June. I plan on taking exactly one year off before entering a PhD program. What should I do during this time off, and what steps should I be taking now? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman at at 1:29 PM - 3 answers

Do you have some mnemonic you came up with to help memorize formulas or concepts in mathematics (particularly for university math)? Or was there a different way of looking at a concept that really helped it sink in? [more inside]
posted by Proginoskes at at 12:12 PM - 5 answers

Have you personal recommendations for Mandarin language classes in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 at at 11:02 AM - 2 answers

I need suggestions for a good MBA program guidebook, and anything else that will help me be a good MBA candidate. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 6:45 AM - 3 answers

My Google-fu has failed me. Where can I find a sequenced list of the admission requirements for Australian university courses? Ideally, I'm looking for something like "Top 50 most difficult-to-get-into courses in Australia". [more inside]
posted by [ixia] at at 4:49 AM - 8 answers

Are there any websites I can post research ideas and receive feedback on them? (compsci) [more inside]
posted by gadha at at 1:38 AM - 2 answers

Which translation/adaptation/version of Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters should my high school students perform? [more inside]
posted by HeroZero at at 8:31 PM - 0 answers

Help a high school senior make the most out of AP English Literature. [more inside]
posted by zenja72 at at 4:55 PM - 21 answers

Any advice concerning email communication with professors who I'll be contacting at the various schools that I will be applying to for PhD programs in Political Science? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at at 4:40 PM - 10 answers

What's the best way to approach a professor about going solo on a group project? [more inside]
posted by theichibun at at 12:17 PM - 26 answers

Alternatives to conventional U.S. high school for a gifted student? [more inside]
posted by tippiedog at at 11:01 AM - 29 answers

I am involved in the design and construction of a six-classroom Head Start building in rural Oregon. While major northwest foundations are involved in funding the building itself, I now must find sources for grants to build the playgrounds. This may run in excess of 100k. Do any of you know of likely sources for such funds?
posted by partner at at 9:33 AM - 3 answers

I'm interested in (further) graduate studies combining Political Philosophy/Theory and Literature. Any ideas about finding programs that mesh the two? [more inside]
posted by Outis at at 8:51 AM - 4 answers

What's the best way to learn Flash/Flex? Books? Certificate program? Online tutorials? My goal is to make fun games/rich apps and websites.
posted by scrumtralescent at at 4:26 PM - 3 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for video guest speakers for a class I'm teaching this fall. [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker at at 10:40 AM - 10 answers

Wannabe expert seeks efficient information recording/retainment/organization tools and techniques. [more inside]
posted by susiepie at at 8:11 AM - 3 answers

I'm a lawyer from a top law school with a year of work experience. I want to become an academic clinical psychologist (professor + therapist). After 9 months in a master's program, what will my admissions chances look like? [more inside]
posted by shivohum at at 9:58 PM - 4 answers

Where can I take a classroom photography course in Merrimack Valley (MA) or southern NH? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at at 3:09 PM - 2 answers

I'm looking for a good general information literacy tutorial with a focus on good search strategies, using bibliographic databases, etc. It needs to be suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate literature students. [more inside]
posted by Webbreader at at 5:52 AM - 4 answers

If I want to drop into college courses, should I ask the professor for permission or should I just sit in? [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 at at 9:20 PM - 59 answers

(Fully) online learning resources? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn at at 6:29 PM - 7 answers

I'm looking for short stories/poems/creative non-fiction and the like about school, schooling, education, and/or learning to write/self-expression. Should be suitable for college freshpersons.
posted by Saxon Kane at at 3:42 PM - 4 answers

What is the definitive economic history that details contemporary thought regarding the Great Depression? [more inside]
posted by prunes at at 4:14 PM - 8 answers

How would you go about cramming for a general knowledge quiz? [more inside]
posted by so_necessary at at 10:12 AM - 14 answers

Where can I donate 4 years' worth of Harper's & New Yorkers, in London? [more inside]
posted by Flashman at at 3:26 PM - 11 answers

What are some youth organizations that my organization can present to/get involved with? [more inside]
posted by FergieBelle at at 12:40 PM - 3 answers

What are some good ways to motivate underprivileged high school juniors and seniors to pursue a college education? [more inside]
posted by chara at at 9:39 PM - 17 answers

I need help modernizing my note-taking methodology. [more inside]
posted by sonofslim at at 8:00 PM - 7 answers

I'm looking at online degrees (needed for work), and I'd like to know if a Masters in education from British universities are considered valid (or equal to) for employment in America. [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah at at 6:47 PM - 7 answers

I am looking for good self-help audiobooks/books on cd for building self-esteem and fighting depression. I'm not religious, just looking for something inspiring (scientific validity also a plus).
posted by veterinarian at at 6:36 PM - 7 answers

I'm thinking of going back to school to study public history, but I'm not sure what angle yet. Tell me all the juicy (read: horrible) details about being an archivist. The stuff I'm not likely to get from schools or job descriptions.
posted by Roman Graves at at 11:02 PM - 10 answers

I have just started reading 'The Mystery of Capital' by the celebrated Peruvian economist, Hernando de Soto. Having lived in Brazil for many years and seen, on a daily basis, the irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit of which he writes, I can relate to the book and whole-heartedly support the fundamental idea running through it that clearly-defined property rights and simplified procedures for starting new businesses represent the best solution to eradicating poverty in the Third World. I have an 18,000-word Masters in International Business thesis to submit by June 2009. I'd appreciate your suggestions, Metafilter. [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno at at 3:54 AM - 8 answers

What to do with myself? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 6:55 PM - 10 answers

Is it better to get any degree or to get the degree that I want? I'm about to start my senior year of college but I find myself wanting to switch majors! What to do? [more inside]
posted by Theloupgarou at at 5:50 AM - 8 answers

Good News: I'm a 1L enrolled in a Top 20 law school. Bad News: I'm no longer sure I want to be a lawyer. [more inside]
posted by liesbyomission at at 12:40 AM - 27 answers

Planning on teaching myself Calculus I and II in order to take the AP Calculus BC exam this May. If you've taught or taken either class, at a high school, university, or independently, read on. [more inside]
posted by Precision at at 11:28 PM - 28 answers

I'm planning to start a new podcast focused on mathematics. The problem is that I'm having trouble coming up with a name for it. My goal is to introduce interesting topics and how they relate to everyday life. It'll be directed at making mathematics more accessible to the layman. So, anyone have ideas for a name?
posted by Proginoskes at at 8:16 PM - 28 answers

I am a journalist, but having done media business on both the non-profit and private side I am convinced that what will save journalism are publishers rather than just good writing. Problem is that I can't find a publishing school that trains people beyond editorial assistance and layout. Is there an institute anywhere in the world that trains people for careers on the business side of newspaper/magazine publishing? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman at at 8:08 PM - 4 answers

Engineers: What skills do you use most often that you learned in college or anywhere else? [more inside]
posted by gzimmer at at 2:52 PM - 16 answers

Help me figure out whether I need to ask for new recommendations for law school! Would old ones (two years old) be too general if they do not indicate my new-found but serious interest in law? [more inside]
posted by midatlanticwanderer at at 12:02 PM - 4 answers

Is there anything I can do to help myself get into grad school (PhD, political science/international relate) between now and January? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at at 4:35 PM - 15 answers

Help me brainstorm anecdotes from the history of science that kids will enjoy. [more inside]
posted by argybarg at at 9:01 AM - 31 answers

Earlier this month I applied to the Master in Accountancy program at a state university. I have an excellent bachelor GPA, but it’s from a 3-year math/comp-sci program at a Canadian university. I have been taking intermediate accounting classes from a professional association, trying and failing to find a related job in the meantime. My work history is spotty at best. In short, I knew my chances weren’t good. … until I took the GMAT today and scored 780. What now? [more inside]
posted by fatehunter at at 8:07 PM - 17 answers

Academic management database question. Probably too obscure for most! [more inside]
posted by A189Nut at at 3:37 PM - 8 answers

Planning a 100-level Intro to Advertising course... were you fond of any creative assignments or group projects, if you ever took this class? [more inside]
posted by starman at at 12:27 PM - 5 answers

Where to learn about teaching to different learning styles? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 at at 10:22 AM - 4 answers

I am a recent graduate of a M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, an interdisciplinary degree, and have just returned to San Francisco to try and get some research experience (in social science research) but because I don’t have any real background I am having trouble getting anything… HELP! [more inside]
posted by elationfoundation at at 3:26 PM - 9 answers