Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It is also a point at which I want to remind students of core course concepts like cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. I also want them leaving with clear ideas about how cultural relativism and ethnocentrism are relevant in their day-to-day lives.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

This day, however, was not really much different than any other day at NMHS as we have made a commitment to integrate digital learning into school culture for some time now. Students used their cellphones to download an app to both create and read QR codes. History teacher Ms.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 14, 2014

With these elements in place the stage is set for innovation and the creation of a school culture that works for students in the digital age. In addition to playing a review game of jeopardy via the Smart Board in her Calculus classes, she decided to have students use an interactive whiteboard on their phones by downloading the sketchpad app.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2025

It is deeply rooted in our cultures, histories, geographies, and values. DOWNLOAD RESOURCE Using Music to Teach Geography Music is geographically rooted. Styles, instruments, and lyrics often reflect the landscapes, climates, and cultures of their origin. Why it Matters Music connects us across time, place, and culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I mention this, as it is important to note that it isn’t one particular action or person that ultimately moves an idea or initiative into something that positively impacts school culture. You can access and download the form HERE if you wish.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

He is a prolific scholar of employee engagement, and I’ve downloaded enough of his papers to keep me busy all semester. Right now, culture is probably the most important thing that leaders can be thinking about. McClure: How does engagement connect to a concept like workplace culture? And so it just feels really scattered.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 14, 2024

I’ve had a number of kids that have come through my doors that come from different backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, religions. You’ll get access to our members-only library of free downloads, including 20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half , the e-booklet that has helped thousands of teachers save time on grading.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 9, 2024

No Tech Use the first 5 minutes of a class or meeting to ask the group this question: “What are five words you’d use to describe our school culture today?” Here are some ideas for doing it with different levels of technology (including none at all). Over 50,000 teachers have already joined—come on in.

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Anthropology News

JULY 16, 2024

Alyana Seidel Growing up in Malaysia, Alyana developed a deep interest in understanding how different cultures and societies interact with each other. Growing Together: From Research to Action Download Marlo Shah Marlo is an eleventh grader at San Ramon Valley High School.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Elevate the Collective In Western cultures, we have traditionally emphasized individual achievement, but Qarooni urges us to put more effort into celebrating what we can each contribute to the whole. What are you particularly proud of and why? What part do you still think could improve? Over 50,000 teachers have already joined—come on in.

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Digital Promise

JULY 6, 2020

Click to enlarge and download the “Actions for White Education Co-Conspirators” infographic. The paradigm shift from racist to culturally affirming systems requires that you center the perspectives of leaders and teachers of color and support their efforts to achieve bold outcomes for Black and Brown students.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Some of the more recent challenges to the First Amendment have involved the control of media platforms, hate speech, cancel culture, political-corporate collusion, foreign disinformation, and campus protests, as well as debates over curriculum, broad antidiscrimination laws, and speech compelled by public and private bureaucracies.

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Living Geography

MARCH 12, 2025

Can be downloaded from the links above - a brief 15 page document. The call for evidence also showed that young people want to learn more about the world, culture, climate, finances and politics. We heard about the Youth Shadow Panel: which provided a youth voice input into the CAR.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Our team brought together public preschool teachers; families from culturally diverse, low-income communities; curriculum and media designers; and researchers. Interested in downloading this free app? Co-design as an inclusive approach to innovation. You can find STEM-tastic Adventures in the App Store and on Google Play platforms.

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 24, 2024

Primatology is one of our early course topics, following directly after an introduction to culture. This lets me lead students into the topic by way of discussing culture in non-human primates. It is, therefore, important for me to get them engaged and my modified flipped classroom approach is key to this.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Download this image: jpg png. Learning and Teaching Student Agency and Voice climate culture learning student agency student voice teaching' Data source: How to help kids find their aspirations. Related Posts. Newell-Fonda students decide to ‘be the change’ [VIDEO]. Replication or empowerment? Obedience v. engagement.

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Living Geography

MARCH 19, 2025

The following text is from the DfE Press release accompanying the downloads. The long(ish) awaited interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review chaired by Becky Francis was published yesterday afternoon. My emboldening and emphases.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It is also a point at which I want to remind students of core course concepts like cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. I also want them leaving with clear ideas about how cultural relativism and ethnocentrism are relevant in their day-to-day lives.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Download Promethean’s full report, The State of Technology in Education 2021/2 , and talk to the experts. SEL can help schools foster a culture of understanding and acceptance. It can also be used as a framework for understanding bias and affirming the full spectrum of student cultures and identities.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Five reviewers rated most of the online materials that teachers download as “mediocre” or “probably not worth using.” Should you ding a lesson because it doesn’t include diverse authors or cover culturally diverse topics? Polikoff told me that the average star rating of the materials he downloaded was 3.98 stars out of 4.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2017

Education leaders seeking to improve learning outcomes for English Learners have started exploring ways to leverage edtech tools to meet students’ diverse cultural and linguistic needs. For study briefs on each edtech product piloted in this study, and more information about the changes in student attitudes and knowledge, download the report.

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ACRE

JUNE 27, 2023

The Delta Cultural Center is a museum and educational complex that tells the story of a land and its people, capturing what makes the Arkansas Delta region unique. It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to preserve, interpret and present the cultural heritage of this legendary 27-county area.

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Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 23, 2019

A meme is defined as a cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., ” Once students have downloaded an image, they need to add text. I believe that asking students to create history memes helps to deepen their knowledge, increase their love of history, and connect history to popular culture.

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

They come in different sizes and materials, make different sounds, and have fun cultural references built in. Once I have introduced the broad topic of anthropology and its subfields, I discuss two concepts: material culture and typology. They are silly and therefore safe.

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

They come in different sizes and materials, make different sounds, and have fun cultural references built in. Once I have introduced the broad topic of anthropology and its subfields, I discuss two concepts: material culture and typology. They are silly and therefore safe.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 14, 2025

She believes encouraging a culture of grace and continuous learning allows educators to explore new strategies, take risks, and refine their practices in ways that uplift students. To tackle these barriers, Frances emphasizes the power of relationships.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 19, 2017

You can also watch the video and download the case study. Integrate research into existing culture/practices: Find easy ways to integrate research into existing practices that align with your institution’s mission and structure. Follow d.tech’s lead: Recommendations for Other Schools.

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Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In this way, they don’t take on the culture of anyone else, and you won’t be imitating or accidentally caricaturing others. You’ll get access to our members-only library of free downloads, including 20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half , the e-booklet that has helped thousands of teachers save time on grading.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 18, 2020

They set up satellite dorms (some right near campuses), downloaded apps like “Beer With Me” (just what it sounds like) and planned Zoom parties, trivia nights and club meetings. Only Dartmouth students may download it.). Yet students have been trying. As soon as courses jumped online, students began DIY-ing campus life.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Be sure to visit her Pinterest account , Twitter account , Instagram profile , Facebook page , and YouTube channel for great ideas, free downloads, and tips, including diverse book recommendations and ratings. She has a deep passion for teaching and comes from a long line of educators.

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Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

It’s kind of a cultural moment where educators know what’s best for kids but then they’re sometimes prohibited from following those recommendations by either their school district policies or by state law. ” Despite those recommendations, he says, “many states have laws specifically prohibiting best practice.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The apps are being used in schools in 30 states, according to Malzkuhn, with more than 50,000 total downloads so far. Beyond being good for kids, this can help parents or teachers who are learning sign language expand their own vocabulary. Related: Movie magic could be used to translate for the deaf. More stories.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2021

To further support family engagement, the district’s parent participatory evaluation group engages five cultural groups (Somali and East African, Black/African American, Native American, Hmong, and Hispanic/Latino) to provide feedback on areas the district could improve. Download the Digital Promise Data Equity infographic.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 21, 2024

For the purpose of standardized tests, this principle serves as a reminder that efforts around assessment are not separate from the necessary work of culturally responsive teaching , equity, trauma-informed practices , and research-based pedagogy. Over 50,000 teachers have already joined—come on in.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

” Sending emails, weekly newsletters, or using the school phone to communicate are great communication alternatives if they cannot download one of these apps. Learn about the students and their families, cultures, backgrounds, and interests. Parents love to receive different forms of positive communication.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2020

Meanwhile, cultural institutions are relaxing rules and paywalls to offer much-needed diversion, like free streaming of Broadway musicals and plays, operas, online art programs and free downloads of books from public libraries.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

Nate combats this by consciously working to build — and maintain — a culture of respect in his classroom. You’ll get access to our members-only library of free downloads, including 20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half , the e-booklet that has helped thousands of teachers save time on grading.

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