The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students need opportunities to develop the critical thinking skills that will allow them to succeed in these fields.

K-12 138

K-12 Elementary School Museum Critical Thinking 138

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Eager to build a career out of his interest in social studies, he thought about museum curation, archival work and practicing law. Maybe I could work in a museum or a library. I also explored possibly working in curation or some kind of a museum setting, but always found myself coming back to teaching.

History 128

History Museum Social Studies Geography 128

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively. These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

Social Science 152

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 152

Teaching Anthropology

MAY 8, 2023

Marilou Polymeropoulou, University of Oxford, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography Active learning is a well-established pedagogical strategy in secondary and tertiary education where independent learning and critical thinking are nurtured.

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Sociology Archaeology Museum 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 6, 2015

Even long-settled subjects are still clouded by doubt: 30 percent of Americans say parents should be able to choose not to vaccinate their children; 53 percent think humans and dinosaurs coexisted; and 70 percent don’t believe in the Big Bang theory. via [link]. Related Posts. We need to foster a diversity of talents.

Museum 99

Museum Teaching Humanities Critical Thinking 99

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Like many teachers, I would tap into the the Library of Congress, which would give me tips for teaching with primary sources , including quarterly journal articles on topics such as integrating historical and geographic thinking. Washington University in St. Louis has an amazing collection of interviews from the Great Depression.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

18, 2023 • Studies Weekly When taught efficiently, science lessons can foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Teaching Science with and without Resources Using Studies Weekly Oct.

Teaching 52

Teaching Museum Interactive Learning Lesson Plan 52

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

By actively engaging with the material in this way, students are able to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the subject matter. In a social studies context, this might involve students working in groups to research and present a report on a particular historical event or issue.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Historic Sites Primary Sources 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2018

Holocaust Memorial Museum. It activates their critical thinking — when there’s a problem, how do you react to it?” English teacher Justin Bilton and history teacher Jason Stark created and team-teach the class. The setback provided a teachable moment he would be hard-pressed to replicate back in the classroom. (“It

High School 87

High School Economics Museum Charter School 87

ED Surge

JULY 7, 2022

It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. On Todd’s free day, he headed to the Louvre, arriving early enough to enter as soon as the museum opened. “I The course is called Transformations. It’s designed for students new to the University of Virginia—but not entirely new to higher education.

Library 113

Library Psychology Primary Sources Humanities 113

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. I started with browsing an exhaustive amount of websites, academic journals, blog posts, digital museum tours, primary sources etc.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. I started with browsing an exhaustive amount of websites, academic journals, blog posts, digital museum tours, primary sources etc.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

TeachThought

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe: Focuses on critical thinking, scientific skepticism, and debunking pseudoscience. AMNH Podcast The American Museum of Natural History hosts a monthly podcast series. AMNH Podcast The American Museum of Natural History hosts a monthly podcast series. James Gates Jr. James Gates Jr.

Heritage 173

Heritage Psychology Museum History 173

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The plan was to make it a museum that focuses on the history of Black Americans’ struggles both during and after enslavement. This approach not only enriched the learning experience but also empowered students to develop critical thinking skills essential for navigating the multifaceted dimensions of global issues.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies High School 52

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 15, 2024

The Teach Truth pop-up with banned books will remain on display in the library/museum. A Lakota woman was very excited to learn about the book Fry Bread and about our collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). We shared a brief discussion on critical thinking and banned books across the nation.

Teaching 87

Teaching Library Museum Social Justice 87

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In Chicago, Stagg School of Excellence — one of my organization’s partners — is home to the Black Chicago Museum on the first floor of its building, which highlights Blacks’ migration to Chicago and contributions to our city. The museum is open to the community, but also integrated into the curriculum of the school.

Museum 140

Museum Education American History History 140