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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

ED Surge

Additionally, social studies encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including history, geography, civics and economics, each with its own set of disciplinary practices. Throughout her career, Swan has been interested in inquiry-based pedagogy, drawing from her experiences as a teacher. She then earned her Ph.D.

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The Politics and Limits of Aspiration

Anthropology News

In addition to academic requirements like high-level mathematics and science courses (required for many tertiary tracks but not always available or required at township schools ), Launch accomplishes its mission through unique pedagogies intended to expand students’ aspirations and propel them toward “fulfilling futures.”

Pedagogy 103
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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Past Events include: Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Civic and Campus Engagement Engaging the 2024 U.S. Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. Dr. Athena M.

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His Teachers Showed Him Why History Matters. Now He Wants to Pay That Forward.

ED Surge

Brown loves — and has long loved — learning about history, civics, geography and government, in part because he had teachers who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to those lessons. Of course, we can talk about pedagogy and state standards, but teaching is a people profession. That's always been my ‘why.’

History 128
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After years of inaction, Delta teacher shortage reaches ‘crisis’ levels

The Hechinger Report

Teacher shortage is primarily a function of race and geography,” the authors wrote. These defeats have been discouraging to educators who feel their contributions to the state’s economic and civic well-being have been overlooked. Related: Former educators answer call to return to school. Franz said. State inaction — local solutions.

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GeoDem AI - back to working 'in Europe'

Living Geography

ERASMUS+ is sadly no more, but I've started working on a project which is funded by the Civics Innovation Hub. 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. This has been published - see the link above.

Civics 52