Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I think that writing multimodally might be anthropology’s key contribution to contemporary critical pedagogies that challenge dominant narratives and empower marginalized communities.

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Anthropology Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

We’d have a variety of Social Studies simulations and games available to us. For instance, we could use the Civilization video games to learn and blog about political power and civics. We could create our own social justice project like Bill Ferriter’s middle schoolers. National Archives, and maybe dig through the 5.3

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning.

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Middle School Social Justice Cultures Professional Development 102

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While all teachers feel this pressure, social studies teachers have a bit of added stress. They are responsible for preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to know why this is important. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers!

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Social Justice Social Studies Critical Thinking History 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I typically try to stay out of politics on this blog, given that I’m trying to work with a wide variety of teachers, administrators, policymakers, and community members to transform learning environments for students. Teach students higher order or critical thinking skills? The declining economic value of routine cognitive work.

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Social Justice Economics Critical Thinking Humanities 106

C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

Within this perspective, a sustained commitment to social justice or abolitionist teaching may dictate a “certain kind” of education that pushes back against oppression and the status quo (Hill Collings, p. 6; Love, 2019). than to disclose their perspective on abortion.

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Social Studies Social Justice Controversial Topics Pedagogy 52