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Robert Kirwan, B.A. (Math), M.A. (Education)
Independent Education & Career Planning Agent

Welcome to this very special section of The Greater Sudbury Learning Clinic where we will be posting articles and commentaries about many of the important education and learning issues facing students, teachers and parents both today and in the future. We hope you enjoy this section and encourage you to send us your comments on any of the articles.

HOMEWORK
	Helping Your Children Meet Their Homework Responsibilities
	Homework Overload Is The Cause Of Burnout And Negative Attitudes Among Our Young Students Today
PARENTS
	Parents Play An Important Role As Facilitators In The Education of Their Children
	ADHD Is Not A Death Sentence! Your Child Can Achieve Success Despite Having This Disorder
	Math Anxiety Can Be A Huge Barrier To Overcome - Don't Pass On Your Fear Of Math To Your Children
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
	The Value Placed On Early Childhood Development Is Being Recognized As A Clear Indicator Of The Future Of Canada
	Reading For Pleasure From An Early Age Will Give Your Child The Best Chance For A Happy and Successful Life
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
	INSIDE EDUCATION SPECIAL: New Organizational Model May Be Needed to Comply With Provincial Class Size Requirements
	INSIDE EDUCATION SPECIAL: Alternative Schools" - Just Another Name For Segregation Or An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
	A New Organizational Model For Elementary & Secondary Schools Is Inevitable
	This School Model May Be An Option For Small Rural Schools
	The New Family Day Holiday Will Have Implications For Future School Year Calendars
	Toronto School Will Experiment With Starting School Day Later In The Morning
	Open House Season For Local Schools Is An Important Time For Parents and Students
*CAREER PLANNING*
	The Shift From Success To Significance By Baby Boomers Will Have A Huge Impact On The Career Plans of New Graduates
	The Theory of Continuity Poses The Question: What Happened To Retirement?
	Many Baby Boomers Looking To Golden Years For Personal Fulfillment In New Careers
	One Lady's Story Demonstrates How Hard It Can Be Without An Education And A Proper Career Plan In Place
	Federal Report Warns That Canada Is Training Too Few Workers To Compete Globally
	Minimum Wage Increases Won't Help Fill Vacancies In Retail Stores
SAFE SCHOOLS
	INSIDE EDUCATION SPECIAL: Students Have A Right To Feel Safe While They Are At School
	Our “Society of Bullies” Is Creating A “Culture of Fear” In Our Schools Today
*POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION*
	Post-Secondary Education Is Something That Every Young Person Needs To Succeed In Society Today
	The Cost of Education Is Front And Centre As Laurentian University Students Face Another Tuition Hike for 2008-2009
	Elite Universities Are Posting Their Courses Online – Free of Charge For All To See
	The Key To Effective Learning Is To Reduce The Work Load and Engage Students in Discussion and Debate
	Some Sobering Statistics On Graduation Rates Must Be Considered When Planning A Public Education System
	Author of Boom, Bust & Echo Warns Against Overreacting To Increased University Enrolment
*LEARNING STYLES*
	Your Learning Style Has A Lot To Do With Your Success In School And In Life Itself
	Girls Are More Likely To Attend University Than Boys According To Stats Can
*TUTORING*
	York Region District School Board Attempts To Compete With Private Tutoring Industry
	Mentors Will Help You Succeed In Any Career
*SINGLE GENDER CLASSES*
	INSIDE EDUCATION SPECIAL: Single-Gender Classrooms May Be Just Around The Corner
*PROVINCIAL TESTING*
	INSIDE EDUCATION SPECIAL: All Grade 10 Students In The Province Prepare For Critical Literacy Test On March 27, 2008

If you have questions or concerns you would like me to address about education, career or personal development issues, please email them to me through the following link.

Robert Kirwan, B.A. (Math), M.A. (Education)
Education, Career & Personal Development Agent

	A young mother who we will call Samantha (not her real name) came to my office the other day and started the conversation with the following: “I just spoke to my 8 year old son’s teacher. She told me that she thinks he should be tested for ADHD because of the difficulty he is having concentrating in class. I don’t want him to be labeled at such a young age, but I don’t want him to fail his year either. Can you help me?” For the answer click here >>>>>
	A father and his son came to see me the other day looking for a tutor. He said, “My son is in Grade 5 and he is having a lot of trouble with math. I was always terrible in math and hated it when I was in school, so I guess he is just the same as me. I want him to do better than I did in school. Can you help me?” For the answer click here >>>>>
	A young mother who we will call Jennifer (not her real name) came to my office the other day and started the conversation with the following: “My three-year old daughter will be starting Junior Kindergarten next September. I would like to make sure that she has a good start. Can you help me?” For the answer click here >>>>>

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Robert Kirwan, O.C.T., B.A. (Math), M.A. (Education)
4456 Noel Crescent, Val Therese, ON P3P 1S8
Phone: (705) 969-7215 Email: rkirwan@thelearningclinic.ca