http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news en-us N/A lramsurn@intnet.mu Thu, 15 May 2008 22:27:03 EDT 20 false false false clean http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news/articles/28356/1/Behaviour-management-and-challenging-Students/Page1.html This paper opens the window by setting snapshots of our present teacher-student relationship while also acknowledging a shortage of “qualified” teachers in our system resulting in a chaotic situation for novice teachers in this profession.

Gone are the days when students revered their teachers as academic guides, classroom companions, spiritual gurus and life mentors. In many occasions teachers were one of their most powerful vehicle for personal growth. The teacher-student relationship were the most venerated and successful vehicle for profound and lasting human transformation. Today, this relationship has drastically changed. More than ever the gap between the teacher and the student is widening. Roles are changing.]]> no@spam.com (Gyaneshwar DOOKEE) http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news/articles/28356/1/Behaviour-management-and-challenging-Students/Page1.html http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news/articles/28173/1/Women-empowerment-through-Science-and-Technology/Page1.html This article throws a snapshot on how women today is being empowered through science and technology to rival their male dominions.

Women constitute more than half of humankind and a visible majority of the poor. Women , either solely or largely, support an increasing number of families. They are, without exception, in all cultures, the predominant communicators, caregivers and the main providers of basic services in poor settlements. Hence the importance of their role in fostering a culture of peace and harmony amongst peoples, a culture of gender equality, a culture of sustaining the environment, a culture of mutual support across families, communities and nations. Women and children represent 70% of the world's poor and two thirds of the world illiterate population not to mention that 80% of the world's refugees and displaced persons are also women and children.]]> no@spam.com (Gyaneshwar DOOKEE) http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news/articles/28173/1/Women-empowerment-through-Science-and-Technology/Page1.html