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Changing Children's Narrative with Reading

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  FACTS: 1. Research shows that children suffer from anxiety due to technology addiction. 2. Children seldom play outside, socialise with peers in meaningful ways and read books Buy this book to mitigate against: Bullying Low self-esteem Low critical thinking skills $1,500.00 purchase for: 1. Promoting Jamaican works: authors, illustrators 2. Showcasing Jamaican culture 3. Motivating children (ages 10-12 years) to stay out of trouble, given the rise of violence in schools 4. Merging leisure reading with academics using fun activities to revise content taught in grades 5 & 6 - with answers 5. Building children's affective domain with reflective questions to reinforce value system 6. Encourage meaningful discussion about parenting children without abusing them 7. Developing coping mechanisms to assist children with disabilities in reaching their full potential 8. Encourage reading as a tool for success 9. Supporting FREE resources for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED GET YOUR COPY TODAY!...

Maintaining Academic Integrity during the Artificial Intelligence Era - SSTC Students' Perspectives 2023

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What are your views on the relevance of maintaining academic integrity during the Artificial Intelligence Era? 
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  This New Year is another year to be your authentic self and live your life to the fullest. The challenges of life will come but how should we face them? By turning to God’s word is the best approach as only He can make the impossible possible. Whenever you feel as though you cannot achieve your goals and it seems like the more you try is the more obstacles arise, encourage yourself in these powerful words , “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Many times we tend to focus on our problems rather than communicate to God as He always has the peace we need and the answers. Additionally, sometimes we listen to people’s opinion instead of channeling our focus on God’s strength as only He alone can empower us to experience His power so that we can testify for His name to be glorified. Take time to believe in the confidence which God has placed within us to succeed. Whenever we depend on God then His strength will be the medicine to help us bless ot...
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  When you think of the word intelligence what thoughts often come to your mind? A parent might think how smart the child is or isn’t. Educators might think what areas are the students able to excel in the best. The average person might think to be ‘head smart’ and not ‘book smart’ is all that is needed to survive. Psychologist Robert Sternberg defined intelligence as "the mental abilities necessary for adaptation to, as well as shaping and selection of, any environmental context (1997, p. 1). But let us look at the word intelligence again and reflect on when you were going to elementary school and there were many subjects you excelled at until you transitioned into high school and then a number of those subjects became more complicated. Needless to say, some of the new subjects you started learning became very exciting for some while others wished they never heard of foreign languages or physics. All brains are designed to perform at the level of intelligence which it was created...
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                                                                   LOVE LANGUAGES How much thought do you give to the love languages you have been thought?  What are love languages? According to author Gary Chapman, there are five love languages. Our "love language" describes how we receive love from others. They are: Words of Affirmation  - Saying supportive things to your partner Acts of Service  - Doing helpful things for your partner Receiving Gifts  - Giving your partner gifts that tell them you were thinking about them Quality Time  - Spending meaningful time with your partner Physical Touch  - Being close to and caressed by your partner Each of us differs in the ways that we receive love. By learning to give love in the ways that our partner can best receive it, and by asking our par...
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  Finding Balance in Your Life  Creating balance in life is very crucial if one is to be effective, happy and fulfilled. Many people in our   society are out of touch with their bodies because they fail to balance work life with the other areas of   life: family and friends. In fact, once the body is under undue stress, then the brain will not be able to   function effectively. Therefore, if we fail to take care of ourselves, then we cannot assist others   to be at their best.       There are so many expectations to perform on a daily basis whether it is from church, school, work   or from social circles. People are important so we need to treat them with respect and make time to   show them we value them. Making time to be effective so that others can see our worth and realize our   authenticity to connect with them is crucial. When we interact with others, we need to imagine them as   ...

Reflections During the Lockdown

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  The Prime Minister of Jamaica the Most Hon. Andrew Holness recently declared lockdowns in Jamaica for 3 days; Sunday, Monday and Tuesday since August 22,  2021. However, many Jamaicans for some reason don't seem to understand what a lockdown entails. Apparently, there are so many persons who are non-essential workers who feel that they are allowed to roam the streets. The level of indiscipline among Jamaicans will never get us to advance to higher standards on any level. During the Lockdown, making time to socialize with family has become my priority. Since many of us are busy with going to work, engaging in different projects, attending church and making time for leisure activities we have little time to listen to the concerns of our own family. Bonding with your family is key even if it means connecting with them via technology makes a huge difference. There are family members who are ill and are awaiting appointment for surgery, some family members are depressed because t...