BAHASA INGGRIS TULISAN 4: Why do Students Drop Out of School?

Why do Students Drop Out of School?

Some American high schools have a dropout rate of up to 50%. There are many reasons for students leaving school, which are for two thirds of the dropouts motivation is the problem. They can’t just work hard enough, almost half of them said that they had missed so many classes that they could not catch up any more, many said that they were not prepared well enough in their earlier school and for a third of them getting a job was more important than finishing school.

High school dropouts have more problems in society and in their future lives.  They are more likely to be unemployed or live in poverty. There is also a big difference in income if you compare high school dropouts with graduates. According to data by the US Census bureau Americans with a bachelor’s degree earn about  $ 50,000 , those with a high school diploma about  $28,000 and dropouts only about $ 20,000.

Many pupils do not understand the implications of dropping out of school. They often demand better teachers, more lessons to catch up in subjects and more help with learning problems. Some schools have adopted to this situation. They offer evening classes or allow students to come back at a later age.

BAHASA INGGRIS TULISAN 4: Virtual Worlds are Useful for Children

Virtual Worlds are Useful for Children

A research report says that virtual worlds can be important places where children practice what they will do in real life. They are also a powerful and attractive alternative to more passive adventures like watching TV. The research was done with children using the BBC’s Adventure Rock virtual world, aimed at those aged 6-12. It surveyed and interviewed children who were the first to test the game.

The online world is a theme island built for the BBC’s children channel by Belgian game maker Larian. Children explore the world alone but they use message boards to share what they find and what they do in the different creative studios they find around the virtual space.

At times children were explorers and at others they were social climbers eager to connect with other players. Some were power users looking for more information about how the virtual space really worked. The children could try all kinds of things without having to be afraid of the consequences that would follow if they tried them in the real world.

BAHASA INGGRIS TULISAN 4: Shanghai is Number One in World Education Rankings

Shanghai is Number One in World Education Rankings

A   global   educational   study   called PISA (Program for International   Assessment ) tests over 500,000 pupils in over 70 countries every three years. The 2010 results showed that pupils in Shanghai are the world’s best in reading mathematics and  science . PISA studies 15 year olds and their   abilities in the three fields.  The study did not rank China as a whole but Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao as   separate   countries.

South Korea, Singapore Taiwan and Japan were other Asian nations that   ranked   well. In many western countries the reading   score   was down. In Europe, Finland still stays in the number one spot although   it is   ranking   third overall. Americans are, at best,   average , ranking 17th   in reading, 23rd   in science and 31st   in mathematics.

Why have Asian countries overtaken Europe and America in the tests?  First, they put more   focus   on education.   Children, parents and teachers know that a good education is the   key   to being successful. They are not   tolerant   when pupils   fail . Asians believe that if you do hard and   succeed   in school you will be successful in your job as well.

BAHASA INGGRIS TULISAN 4: Weaknesses of Indonesian Economic

Weaknesses of Indonesian Economic

 

Chamber of Indonesia Commerce and Industry (Kadin) declared Indonesian economy that is actually very promising for both domestic and foreign investors. However, there are still weaknesses seeing by Kadin of the economy that need to be addressed. Vice Chairman of Kadin Indonesia, Novian Anindya Bakrie said, promising Indonesian economy is evidenced by incoming investment, private consumption, and vibrant business world.

“But there are still some weaknesses that Indonesia’s economic structure needs to be addressed now,” said Anindya at Menara Kadin Jakarta, Wednesday (06/03/2013).

Anindya see Indonesia’s economic weakness is in the trade deficit. Currently due to larger imports than exports then it makes more Indonesian trade balance to be deficit. Moreover, the largest import of oil and gas.

On the other hand, Anindya also highlights subsidy of oil (BBM) to the people who actually are not even on target. Current budget fuel subsidy enjoyed by the rich instead.

“As the impact, the deficit and the high pressure gas imports that led to the weakening of the rupiah,” he added.

Again, the actual budget for infrastructure even neglected. He rated in the last few months that there is no improvement of government policy so that a problem cannot be resolved. Though foreign investors intending to invest in Indonesia as it will look up the bureaucratic infrastructure. If not good, then foreign investors will pull out of Indonesia.

BAHSA INGGRIS TULISAN 4: Jose Mourinho Congratulated for Manchester United’s Title

Jose Mourinho Congratulated for Manchester United’s Title

 

Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho, congratulates Sir Alex Ferguson on the success of Manchester United winning in the Premier League. He pleaded not surprised by the success of the Red Devils because they had the capacity for it.

“Sir Alex Ferguson has been doing what he did in his entire life, which is to win. I congratulate him. However, it is not surprising to me or the world that Ferguson will be back to win again,” said Mourinho as reported by the U.S..

Red Devils clinched his 20th Premier League after defeating Aston Villa 3-0 at Old Trafford Stadium, Monday or Tuesday (4/23/2013) early morning hrs. The Red Devils scored created Robin van Persie (2^nd minute, 13^th, 33^rd).

The result is at once buried dreams of Manchester City to retain the title. The Blue Manchester ranked second and had the 16 points differentiate from Manchester United. It is impossible for Roberto Mancini’s team can overtake Manchester United despite victory in five games remaining.