Education
By Teacher Sol
discuss these
questions.
a) What educational
issues are raised by
the newspaper
headlines?
b) Which issues do
you think are the
most important?
c) What educational
issues are of
current concern in
your country?
You will listen to a radio interview
about the problem of truancy.
Before you listen, discuss the
following.
In your opinion, What are the reasons students
stay away from school?
Boredom
Influence of friends
Problems at school
Family problems
What problems can truancy cause a student?
Listen the interview and answer
the following questions.
1. What does Dr. Greenway say about children
who play truant?
2. Why do some parents take their children
on holiday during term time?
3. Why is it so difficult for schools to
convince students to attend regularly?
4. How has the government reacted to
truancy?
5. Why are the government having talks
with travel agents?
6. What are the aims of Behaviour
Improvement projects?
7. What does Dr. Greenway say about the
law against truancy?
Which of the following things do you think would be the
most effective in combating truancy? Rank them
More interesting
lessons
Police involvement
More responsible
parenting
Strict punishment
Teaching students to
respect school
Homework
1. Read the newspaper
article .
2. Try to have an
opinion about it.
3. Do the exercises
provided by the
teacher about
language focus
4. Try to start with tree
or three book
