Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 11, 2025

Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government. It is crucial that students learn the positives and negatives. These actions marked a shift in the U.S.

Teaching 130

Teaching Civic Engagement Civics Lesson Plan 130

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging students in social studies goes beyond simply covering the material; its about helping them connect historical events to current issues and develop critical thinking skills. In todays rapidly changing world, students need more than just facts to succeed.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Civic Engagement Critical Thinking 52

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Project Information Literacy (PIL), the nonprofit independent research institute I lead, a group of library and information science and new media researchers — including myself — conduct national research about the information seeking behavior of college students and recent graduates.

Civic Engagement 133

Civic Engagement Civics Library Social Science 133

ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

According to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer survey of more than 36,000 people in 28 countries, only 37 percent of respondents state that they trust social media as a source for general news and information. The implications of this for colleges and universities are twofold.

Civic Engagement 123

Civic Engagement Civics Critical Thinking Economics 123

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.

Political Science 55

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 55

Living Geography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Details of the project: The GEODEM-AI project aims to encourage a healthy, critical view of ethical issues related to the use of AI in Geography teaching and learning. The rapid development of AI requires educators to refocus on critical thinking skills and consider the potential for individualised learning.

Civics 52

Civics Civic Engagement Geography Pedagogy 52