Only 1 of 8 father who Read Books to children

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KOMPAS.com-Bestselling author James Patterson is joined by the Duchess of Cornwall in the launch of a campaign encouraging more fathers read books to their children. Because, a poll done reading Foundation revealed that only one Booktrust from eight fathers who want to read the book to his son.

"If I can help other fathers to understand their role in making the book and read the more important in the lives of children, I will be a happy man," said Patterson.

Reading, he added could "open up a whole world of possibilities for their children".

"I believe that Dad has a big role to encourage their children to read," he said when launching the campaign read father named Booktrust's Get Dads Reading, at a library in London.

Patterson himself admitted to start writing children's books since 2005, driven by the desire to create his own son interested in reading.

U.S. writer who his book many borrowed at the library in the United Kingdom is famous for a number of his writings such as the story of detective Alex Cross. Other works are the series Maximum Ride and Daniel X became a bestselling book and liked by children as well as adults. His latest book with a story about a teenager in high school will be released next month in the us.

"This is not about reading Charles Dickens or Shakespeare, but learn to read with confidence – if you can do that then it can help you in school, College and jobs," he said.

"America is in the front in making children want to read, lagging behind the United Kingdom United-there is something wrong here," he added later.

' The role of women '

Patterson award-winning author of children's books in 2010, has sold about 260 million copies of his books worldwide. The novelist was 65 years is also making a site for ReadKiddoRead helps dad looking for books that are interesting to read to his son.

Booktrust poll revealed that only 13% of the United Kingdom's father wants to read books to their children. A quarter of respondents work rush make reasoned they couldn't read books to their children.

Other studies conducted educational institutions called much dad who looked at reading the book is the role of a female.

"The most important thing for a father to understand that if the children saw their father read, they look more to enjoy themselves," said Viv Bird, Chief Executive of Booktrust.

"There is evidence that boys are lagging far behind girls in reading-and this is important to emphasize that father to be a role model for young men including their daughters while reading, '' adds Viv Bird.

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While CEO of Kompas Gramedia Share Inspiration to elementary school children

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com-After a briefing on the 9th February, professionals who are usually engaged with his job now present directly in the classroom at middle school age children elementary in the activity titled Class II surge of Inspiration held by Yayasan Indonesia Movement teaching.

One of these is the CEO of the professional'm Compass, great Adiprasetyo. Participation in these activities is based on with his passion to share the dream with Indonesia so able to motivate them to achieve the desired goals.

"This Program is great. How to raise these kids dream of introducing that all important profession and good depending on what our prowess, "said Agung as found in Country Brass 01 East ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in the morning, Jakarta, Wednesday (20/2/2013).

On this occasion, he will share his experience with kids grade II, IV and V. According to him, this was very interesting and gives a challenge for him. His last chapter, dealing directly with ELEMENTARY age children in particular class I and II is something that is not easy.

"When told to children grades I and II, I think it's really interesting because it usually difficult," says Chief who claimed to have a background of school teachers.

Furthermore, he reveals that there are two important messages that will be brought into the classroom and readily divided on such children. The message is put forward, among others, honesty and independence as the key to success in running any later profession.

"Actually, I'd want a story about attitude especially honest aja and independent. Any profession will not succeed if it's not honest, "said Agung.

"The key is independent and not dependent on others. That's what I'm going to lead them, "he added.

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Ordinary employee to the CEO is ready to share it to elementary school children

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KOMPAS.com-Class II surge of Inspiration will be held simultaneously in Jakarta, Pekanbaru, Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta and Solo, tomorrow, Wednesday (20/2/2013). Professionals, from ordinary employees, self employed, until Director – Executive Director of various companies in Indonesia are ready to share your inspiration in a number of selected primary school.

In Jakarta, there were about 599 volunteer teachers who will share in 58 SD State. They consist of professionals who decided to do something for the Betterment of education. how, sharing inspiration from the stories of their own lives.

A number of the Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer/CEO) and President Director (CEO) are involved in this activity. Call it the CEO of Compass Gramedia Adiprasetyo, CEO Of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Budi Karya Sumadi, CEO of Bank DKI Eko Budiwiyono, Chairman of Schlumberger Indonesia Ahmad Yuniarto, Country Head of Google Indonesia Ramawy, Rudy Daniland Group Chairman Emil Arifin and Garuda Indonesia Commissioner Betty Alisjahbana.

There is also the Ambassador of INDONESIA to ASEAN Bali's Ngurah Swajaya I Gede, author of the book "land of 5 Towers" Ahmad Fuadi 's, former Indonesia Zivanna Letisha's daughter, Jubing Kristianto musicians, artists and athletes softball Kesuma, author of Indonesia Donny Fira Basuki, editor of Tempo magazine, Muryadi and Revelation of culinary expert, Bondan Winarno.

Not just famous people, professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience are involved in this activity. The housewife who has his own business, the professors and engineers, teachers to translators and language coordinator also participated.

It should also learn

Of course the "teacher day" it's not just storytelling. They also must learn. In persiapa last week, the volunteers provided a number of knowledge and expertise as a teacher. Based on shared modules, the volunteers equipped with technical teaching. Despite the limited time, the ideal teaching structure that should be used in the classroom teacher handed out.

A teacher, for example, had to start with teaching the students attention and then give you an idea of what will be discussed during the session. After that, the teacher can share a core teaching to be delivered.

To strengthen core instruction, jembatani delivered that message can be understood by the students, for example, by using an analogy or replace technical terms are difficult with a simple term that is understood. Then, give examples to add to the understanding of the students.

Then evaluate to megetahui whether the students are familiar with what is being delivered. How, through quizzes, games (games) or make the tree of hope. Finally, close the return sessions with interesting things, such as engage them to shout out the one shouted.

Many other materials in terms of teaching needs to be understood by volunteers though they only became a teacher in a day. The reason, according to the Chairman of the foundation of teaching Indonesia Movement, Anies Baswedan, the presence of professionals in the classroom rather than simply teach or share knowledge.

"This activity is not inviting them solely to become a teacher, but the most important is to bring back the dream in the classrooms," said Anies when present in Class supply of inspiration last week.

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Yuk Share Motivation to street children!

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com-About 55 percent of the street children turned out to save the dreams for jobs and a better future as well as a positive character development. They want change and they need a chance to change their lives.

Need people who are willing to share them that ideals and dreams must be diperjuangka. It takes people who want to inspire those that need hard work, creativity and innovation to realize a dream.

Observer community child welfare, Children's friend, invites the general public to participate in support of the goals of these street children through campaigns Of Indonesia's children (KADO). Anyone can help street children to realize their dreams and work only with providing time to become a volunteer escort.

However, prospective volunteers must be at least 19 years old this year. Prospective volunteers should also have an interest in children's services and willing commitment to child protection as well as signs are willing to attend training full-time companion at least once and WRAPPING the event will be held April 28.

Prospective volunteers are asked to fill out a questionnaire in the registration form that can be downloaded on the following pages. Then send your application form to the email volunteer@sahabatanak.com.

Share motivation

The campaign comes after the best friend GIFT Children conducted a survey of "Dream Capsule" to 1,000 street children in 2012. The survey showed 55 percent of the street children dream of a job and a brighter future.

This year, the campaign GIFTS will be the theme of "I'm worth, I Work". Since the beginning of this campaign, it expects as much as possible the participation of the community to encourage self development aspirations of street children in the area of Jabodetabek.

"The motivation and passion are key words for the children of marginal employment and raise the chance that they dream of. Children's friend invites the parties concerned to take part to become agents of change who are always giving motivation and passion for the sister-sister of us, "said Committee Chairman KADO, Rama Adi Putra, in a release received

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