Observations by Jonar Nader » Arabic Youth

The Lebanese image in Australia

Jonar Nader — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:54:51 +0000

Jonar Nader speaks with Ms Suzan Hourany of Radio 2Moro (Sawt El Ghad Australia) about life, culture, politics, discrimination, asylum seekers, Lebanese gangs, language, and racism. Jonar emphasises that ‘good’ cannot win over ‘evil’, because evil is stronger, and it has no limits. Ms Hourany asks Jonar about success and failure, and about schools and education. Why do many students find school to be boring? What can be done to help young people to focus on their studies and their future? During this one-hour program, the conversation meanders through terrorism, cyber bullying, and lowering the driving age to fourteen. Ms Hourany also asks Jonar to explain why he believes that P-plates ought to be abolished, and why the alcohol-level for drivers ought to be zero. To listen to the interview, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Macquarie Fields and Redfern riots

Jonar Nader — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:31:49 +0000

Jonar Nader says that the riots that occurred at Macquaire Fields and at Redfern were good. They raised important issues that show that we, as a society, are weak. These riots showed that we have some weaknesses in our laws. Jonar speaks with Walkley-Award winning journalist Ghassan Nakhoul. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Can students believe what’s on the Net?

Jonar Nader — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:28:03 +0000

The role of propaganda is to make things seem plausible. On the internet, we see many plausible reports that spin stories to such a degree, that young minds are unable to discern between fact and propaganda. Students rely on the internet for a lot of their homework. Therefore, what can teachers and parents do to ensure that students are not mislead? Jonar speaks with Walkley-Award winning journalist Ghassan Nakhoul. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Student leadership and social pressures

Jonar Nader — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:20:24 +0000

What occupies the minds of young students as they enter their senior years at high school? How can they focus on their studies and keep their parents happy, while at the same time, finding work and going out to socialise with friends? Jonar speaks with Walkley-Award winning journalist Ghassan Nakhoul. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Student exam pressures for HSC & VCE

Jonar Nader — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:11:47 +0000

Jonar Nader discussed the stresses that students face during their final year of high school, and how this could affect their results and their quality of life. He explores the dangers of cramming, while exploring the role of parents and teachers during this period.

Internet safety for kids… Part 1

Jonar Nader — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:52:25 +0000

How can we protect young people from the dangers of the internet? This is Part One of a five-part program dedicated to explaining how parents and teachers can educate young internet surfers about the dangers of the net. In this episode, Jonar starts by explaining how the internet works. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Internet safety for kids… Part 2

Jonar Nader — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:26 +0000

Jonar Nader warns about the dangers of youngsters using the internet before they have been taught about the dangers that lurk. Young people and teenagers might not be aware that they might be giving out too much information to strangers who might be hackers and ID thieves. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Internet safety for kids… Part 3

Jonar Nader — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:40:37 +0000

What are the dangers for young people in cyberspace. Jonar Nader speaks about the risks associated with young people using Facebook and Myspace and similar social networking sites. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Internet safety for kids… Part 4

Jonar Nader — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:37:37 +0000

Jonar Nader speaks about the importance of ‘public speaking’ for young people. Young people need to learn about communications so that they can develop their career. The internet is depriving young people of leaning how to communicate face-to-face. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

Internet safety for kids… Part 5

Jonar Nader — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:08:57 +0000

In the good old days, people used to write letters with great care. These days, emails are sent without even being proof read. With such little attention to what is being sent via email or text/SMS, what would happen to your reputation when old data can be retrieved and used against you in the future? To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.