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Where is Your Learning Culture?

A Principal's Reflections

Herein lies one of the most prominent challenges schools and educators face, and that is perceived success based on traditional metrics and methodologies. How the structure and function of a learning culture lead to improvements in achievement and outcomes is where change efforts should be focused. Where is your learning culture?

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Hunter-Gatherer Children: Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Learning Across Generations

Anthropology.net

A recent study led by Washington State University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 , sheds light on how children in these societies acquire essential cultural knowledge. This fosters a deep understanding of cultural norms and values. “This broad network is vital to their development.”

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5 Ways to Create Relevant Cultures of Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Success lies in a shared ownership approach to design relevant cultures of learning. Herein lies the vital role leaders play in designing relevant cultures of learning. These can range from traditional electives or more innovative options that align to student interests and current trends in the workforce.

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TTWWADI - A Culture Killer

A Principal's Reflections

However, there is another significant impediment to change that doesn’t get as much focus as it should and that is tradition. Tradition, combined with the comfort of the status quo, forms a plausible excuse for not changing. As a result, the learning culture does not evolve or becomes stagnant for both learners and educators.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. How were those pots used?

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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight. Guest post written by Amy Tobener-Talley.

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Neanderthal & Homo sapiens Burial Practices: A Complex Intersection of Culture & Competition

Anthropology.net

The Origins of Burial Practices in Human Evolution Around 120,000 years ago, both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals began practicing intentional burial in the Levant region, shaping a complex cultural narrative in human evolution. This gap suggests that burial practices may not have had an unbroken tradition across time and species.