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The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it

The Hechinger Report

More schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lessons to teach geography, astronomy and even art history. Some educators are calling for schools to adopt a curriculum that emphasizes content along with phonics.

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Four Theater Games that Make Learning a Blast

Cult of Pedagogy

Example: 4th Grade Geography Watch this video: 4th grade NY State Geography Using masking tape, map the outline of New York on the floor. In this way, they don’t take on the culture of anyone else, and you won’t be imitating or accidentally caricaturing others. The Audience” – participates by dancing in their seats.

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"What are we teaching? Powerful knowledge and a capabilities curriculum" - a review

Living Geography

The latest book by geography teacher Richard Bustin was published by Crown House Publishing in October 2024. It embraces in how geography is understood and expressed in national school standards. The capabilities approach helps geography educators everywhere to articulate the importance of children learning how to think geographically.

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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.”

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

ED Surge

This variation reflects the diverse historical and cultural priorities of different states. Additionally, social studies encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including history, geography, civics and economics, each with its own set of disciplinary practices. She then earned her Ph.D. The C3 Framework was released in 2013.

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How Video Analysis Helps University of Alaska Southeast Build Teacher Agency

Edthena

Using Edthena Video Coaching, candidates across the state, usually separated by geography and differences in unique school contexts, were able to step into each other’s classrooms virtually. Video reflection and analysis support culturally responsive practices, too. What helped create a safe professional learning environment?

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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. King is an assistant professor of political science and geography at Old Dominion University. Dr. Athena M. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of South Carolina, Columbia.