Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Johnson, University of Texas at San Antonio As the human population continues to expand into what was once wilderness, people increasingly come in contact with wildlife. Living with Javelinas explores how humans and nonhumans can coexist in ways that respect the autonomy and agency of all beings involved.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Research 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Leave this field empty if you're human: “Playing a game of insults, that’s all well and good,” said Jennifer Dean, an educational consultant and former English teacher who has a Ph.D ” Sign up for Jill Barshay's Proof Points newsletter. Choose from our newsletters. Weekly Update. Future of Learning. Higher Education.

High School 125

High School Pedagogy Professional Development Research 125

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

history, European history, human geography, AP government. I was a freshman in college in fall 2020. We need teachers who are willing to admit that they may not always be right about everything; teachers who are willing to be challenged and to learn from others; and teachers who practice critical thinking and active listening.

History 128

History Museum Social Studies Geography 128

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2018

Many high-school graduates haven’t acquired the critical thinking and math skills necessary to train for nursing jobs, educators say. ” It also entails critical thinking and data analysis. But the path to nursing isn’t easy — and already technological advances are making it tougher. Sign up for our newsletter.

Critical Thinking 100

Critical Thinking High School Humanities Education 100

The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

By the fall of 2020, all Northern Cass students will plot their own academic courses to high school graduation, while sticking with same-age peers for things like gym class and field trips. Leave this field empty if you're human: “Teachers said, ‘If this is good for kids, why not bring it to all of them?’ ” said Steiner. Weekly Update.

Tradition 111

Tradition Charter School High School Cultures 111

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Yes, we want future citizens who can add and subtract, but we also need citizens who can reason and talk about their thinking — skills that humans can bring to the table that my calculator can’t.” And critical thinking skills are what employers are asking for in the workplace, he said. That doesn’t turn out to be true.

Elementary School 138

Elementary School High School Tradition Teaching 138

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Next, and perhaps most importantly, the 162 students who made the cut attended a five-day boot camp in which they learned crucial workplace skills such as goal setting, effective communication, teamwork, public speaking, conflict resolution and critical thinking. “It Where they’re struggling is to correct some of the behavior issues.”.

K-12 111

K-12 High School Elementary School Critical Thinking 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

In April 2020 he released a bestselling book with co-author Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist who claim that vaccines “kill millions.” Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. That didn’t blunt the California science teacher’s ambitions: Since COVID-19 hit, he’s been on a writing tear.

Middle School 131

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 131

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2020

People disagree over whether it should be measured in absolute or relative terms; whether there is a limit to the proportion of humanity that is gifted; whether giftedness can be cultivated; whether it must be backed up by achievement; and whether it should include athletic abilities. That’s what Eve is doing with students like Kaiden.

Education 145

Education Elementary School High School Public School 145

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Leave this field empty if you're human: Lowell’s amped-up program goes a step beyond typical enrichment offerings, with coursework intended to prepare kids for continuing education and jobs in local and state industries that are actively hiring and projected to grow. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like. Weekly Update.

High School 105

High School Geography Middle School Critical Thinking 105

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 28, 2020

Police take a demonstrator into custody after curfew Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. We should treat it more like a classroom setting where we’re allowed to ask questions and use critical thinking skills.”. Credit: AP Photo/ Julio Cortez. “The

Education 139

Education Cultures Critical Thinking Government 139

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They are fundamentally values of human rights that are shared amongst vast numbers of the world’s population. Looking through the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), you can find relatable wording to each of the seven objectives summarised above. .* Is there evidence that comedy is ‘dying’?

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Controversial Topics Humanities 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

A high school social studies book, also used in Texas, says of rising temperatures, “Some critics say that this warming is just part of the Earth’s natural cycle,” though, in truth, there’s overwhelming consensus among climate scientists that the current warming is due to human activities.

Teaching 138

Teaching Middle School Humanities High School 138

Geogramblings

JANUARY 31, 2025

Back in 2020, I was comissioned by the Geographical Association to produced some member-access resources, with some minor updates for 2022. The first worksheet, “No it really is greenhouse gases,” focuses on the role of greenhouse gases in climate change, emphasising human activities that contribute to their increase.

Education 74

Education Economics Critical Thinking Humanities 74