beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsLooking behind the curtainHave you ever asked yourself what goes on behind a curtain on a stage at theatre after a performance? You get the experience of looking…Jul 10, 20161Jul 10, 20161
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsEven at the cost of your independence!?For a country — and the same holds true for humans — it’s good to have allies, especially in times of crisis, but not at the cost of its…Jul 3, 2016Jul 3, 2016
beck-christineThe fear of “the others”It’s a natural human reaction to be afraid of strangers making us keep them at a distance at first, until we feel they won’t do us any…Jun 19, 20161Jun 19, 20161
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsThe fear of “the others”It’s a natural human reaction to be afraid of strangers making us keep them at a distance at first, until we feel they won’t do us any…Jun 19, 20161Jun 19, 20161
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsIn how far can low-performing pupils be helpedA report on the most recent OECD, called Low performing students — Why they fall behind and how to help them reveals, according to…Jun 5, 2016Jun 5, 2016
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsOne language isn’t enough, is it?Learning a second language is an important step in a person’s personal development, which is why I think it’s so crucial for pupils to get…May 22, 20161May 22, 20161
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsCompensating the damage done to the Maori — it’s the gesture that countsIn history, damage was done to many countries, as in the case of New Zealand, and we might wonder why this matters to the present. It…May 14, 20164May 14, 20164
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsCompensating the damage done to the Maori — it’s the gesture that countsIn history, damage was done to many countries, as in the case of New Zealand, and we might wonder why this matters to the present. It…May 14, 20161May 14, 20161
beck-christineinNew Zealand thoughtsGetting to know New ZealandI have to admit, I’ve been quite ignorant of New Zealand so far. The only possible “explanation” I can come up with is that it’s not so…Apr 24, 2016Apr 24, 2016