Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

And while not everyone agrees on an exact definition of this umbrella term, it’s frequently used to describe people who are on the autism spectrum, people with learning disabilities, and people with attention differences like ADD and ADHD, among others. it’s not just autism anymore. It’s not just ADHD.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2025

Using machine analysis of over 1,500 bilingual dictionaries spanning more than 600 languages, researchers report that vocabulary is not just a passive catalog of the world, but a cultural archive shaped by what humans find urgent, beautiful, or sacred. It reinforces the idea that the mind doesn’t just mirror the world—it molds it.

Humanities 57

Humanities Anthropology Archiving Cultures 57

ED Surge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In an effort to make sense of what I saw that day, I looked up the definition of play and learning. As I reflected on both definitions, I realized that the unseriousness we associate with playfulness is at the core of why it’s a shunned approach to education. But I am not saying that this should be every day.

Humanities 118

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Tanveer Nasser shares this perspective: Unlike science, art allows for a more subjective interpretation of ideas or concepts; that there’s no need for a singular, fixed answer or definition to understand it. It is hard to say definitively that there is one style or technique that works best when all the variables are taken into consideration.

Leadership 319

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TeachThought

JUNE 10, 2024

Definition of Constructivism Constructivism is an educational theory in which learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflection on those experiences. He stresses the importance of tools, media, and context in human development. ” You can read the full pdf here.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While we can't definitively say that these early humans crafted stone tools, our findings demonstrate that their hands were frequently used in ways that closely align with the actions necessary for human tool manipulation," explained Fotios Alexandros Karakostis, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Tübingen.

Museum 98

Museum Anthropology Humanities Cultures 98

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

My point though is that there is definitely room for growth in terms of validating all the talk with substance. The human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text. Video It is hard to imagine a more robust digital asset than images, but video definitely takes the cake.

Archiving 357

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The drop in college graduates who majored in humanities ranges between 16 percent and 29 percent since 2012. The last time colleges produced this few humanities graduates was in 2002. As the economy recovered, so did the humanities. The last time colleges produced this few humanities graduates was in 2002.

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Humanities Economics History Psychology 143

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 19, 2025

An Ancient Cave with Modern Questions Franchthi Cave, nestled in the Peloponnesian peninsula of Greece, has been a silent witness to 40,000 years of human history. Yet, the isotopic signatures of human bones do not strongly reflect these inputs, pointing to their limited dietary importance. Read more 1 Martinoia, V., Papathanasiou, A.,

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Humanities Cultures Tradition 98

Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Loaded-definitions aside, I think we are focusing on the wrong thing here. I, for one, refuse to believe that humans, from whatever socioeconomic background, are suddenly unable to succeed without a modern technological innovation. 2023, and Ouyang et al., 2022, among many). Chan & Hu, 2023), but no detailed ethnographic work.)

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Sociology Cultures Educational Technology 130

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

I now had access to a human-generated search engine where I gleaned the best resources, ideas, supports, and advice. A dynamic mash-up of workshops and coaching definitely falls into the sweet spot. If we find and see value, the emphasis becomes embracement as opposed to buy-in. Questions became a more prized commodity than answers.

Professional Development 358

Professional Development Leadership Humanities Cultures 358

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Ancient Footprints and Their Significance Unveiling the Evidence The footprints, found at Koobi Fora on the shores of Lake Turkana, represent the first definitive evidence of two hominin species living contemporaneously in the same geographic space. Researchers analyzed fossilized impressions attributed to H. erectus and P. 1 Hatala, K.

Humanities 98

Humanities Research 98

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

A new study 1 challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of horseback riding, casting doubt on the Kurgan hypothesis, which claims that humans first began domesticating horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C. Horseback riding can indeed leave subtle marks on the human body. Can Horseback Riding Change Your Skeleton?

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Society for Classical Studies

JANUARY 13, 2025

All too often, in these literary configurations, women lose autonomy and become something less than human, perhaps even threatening and bestial. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, June 12-14, 2025. Indeed, the ancient motif of the wild, untamed woman who must be tamed by marriage and childbirth has been well studied in recent decades.

Humanities 98

Humanities History 98

The Effortful Educator

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Ive definitely heard others speak similar sentiments before, but the way he worded it seemed to make the point so much more powerfully. And, just as teachers love to invest their time and efforts into the nitty gritty of teaching, they should invest in the specific details of how humans learn. 1) This is a real problem.

Psychology 120

Psychology Professional Development Humanities Teaching 120

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Chalk this up to human nature, right or wrong. I really wasn't concerned much about this as a teacher, but during my first few years as an administrator it was definitely on my mind. Granted some definitely are, but in many cases popularity creates a layer that when peeled away the reality comes to light.

Leadership 253

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 4, 2025

Credit: University of Barcelona The study, led by Hamza Benattia and his team, presents the first definitive evidence of a continuous settlement in the northwestern Maghreb from at least 2200 BCE to 600 BCE. The earliest phase, dating between 2200–2000 BCE , provides evidence of human activity at the cusp of the Bronze Age transition.

Cultures 96

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Digital Promise

JUNE 8, 2017

Erin Mote and Eric Tucker lead Brooklyn Lab Schools , a group of charter schools in downtown Brooklyn, and are focused on building systems that support an expanded definition of student success. The post An Expanded Definition of Student Success appeared first on Digital Promise.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2011

In an article for SEEN Magazine Dr. Daggett provides some nice working definitions for these two terms: Rigor - Academic rigor refers to learning in which students demonstrate a thorough in-depth mastery of challenging tasks to develop cognitive skills through reflective thought, analysis, problem solving, evaluation or creativity.

Professional Development 221

Professional Development Leadership High School History 221

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 19, 2024

Cooking is often viewed as a significant turning point in human evolution. It not only provided the extra calories needed to support larger brains 1 but also transformed the way early humans interacted with their environment. Unlike other species, humans are biologically adapted to consume cooked food.

Humanities 105

Humanities History Archaeology K-12 105

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Has it evolved – definitely! The process of making has been in our DNA since the dawn of human civilization to create tools for hunting and survival. With all the hoopla in regards to maker education and makerspaces I wanted to take a minute to share that this is not a new concept.

Project-Based Learning 357

Project-Based Learning History Humanities Education 357

TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

In the TeachThought Self-Directed Learning Model , learners are required to create their own curriculum through a series of questions that emphasize self-knowledge, citizenship, and communal and human interdependence. These are often ‘recall’ questions that are based in fact—definitions, dates, names, biographical details, etc.

Critical Thinking 328

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 13, 2018

Of course, you have, as this is just a part of human nature. They most definitely are. " Comfort is the enemy of progress." - Hugh Jackman, The Greatest Showman Have you ever been complacent when it comes to undertaking or performing a task? In our personal lives, complacency can result if we are happy or content with where we are.

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Cultures Tradition Humanities Education 273

The Effortful Educator

MARCH 17, 2025

If teachers are not considering how humans learn when designing what, where, and why humans learnthe classroom and the lesson could be incredibly inefficient and ineffective. It absolutely cannot replace the human by doing the heavy cognitive lifting necessary for learning. I definitely wouldve been a student to misuse AI.

Humanities 93

Humanities Lesson Plan Professional Development Research 93

TeachThought

JUNE 18, 2024

How to Set Effective Goals Now that you know the definition of learning goals, let’s see how to set an objective that will be effective. Explore biological systems and their functions in human biology. They help you organize your study time effectively, ensuring every hour you invest is a step toward something meaningful.

History 243

History Economics Humanities Cultures 243

Moler's Musing

APRIL 11, 2025

Theyre human first. More importantly, the video gave a broader definition of resistance. I introduced person-first language : enslaved person instead of slave enslaver instead of master freedom seeker instead of runaway I told students these words dont just sound betterthey shift how we see people.

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Primary Sources History Humanities Government 98

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It suggests the importance of relationships and human connection in the teaching profession. I love that the word connection is the largest word in this cloud.

Humanities 213

Humanities Teaching Research Education 213

Anthropology.net

APRIL 2, 2025

The presence of this distinctive technology so far from its previously known origins raises new questions about ancient human migrations, cultural exchange, and independent innovation. However, no definitive Denisovan fossils have been found at Longtan, leaving the question open. Independent Invention or Cultural Transmission?

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Artifacts Humanities Cultures 52

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” This definition is grounded in constructivist principles and positions students at the center of learning. ” UDL celebrates learner variability as an asset in the classroom.

Tradition 218

Tradition Humanities Teaching Education 218

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 18, 2024

Her area of expertise is human learning and memory, and applying the science of learning in educational contexts. “You definitely want them to produce it explicitly because that forces them to really figure out: Can I put this in my own words?”

Pedagogy 267

Pedagogy Psychology Library Humanities 267

Digital Promise

JUNE 2, 2021

The term “AI” is tossed around a lot and it’s hard to get computer scientists and experts to agree on a simple definition, but most will agree with this: AI lets machines make decisions and predictions. We have the latter view as we believe teachers are essential to education, and that AI should be used to better support them.

Education 174

Education K-12 Learning Science Humanities 174

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

The novel being annotated is The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer Discussion and Feedback Students wrap up and review their annotations. Annotating, or “making your paper dirty” as we like to call it, is definitely an acquired skill. A group annotation poster at the end of the process.

Teaching 358

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

My adaptation of Staker and Horn’s (2012) often cited definition is rooted in constructivist principles emphasizing the student’s role as an active participant in the learning process. It is that human side of teaching that is so rewarding.

Tradition 218

Tradition Humanities Teaching Education 218

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Highlights of Our Conversation In our conversation, Avery highlights two things that AI can do very quickly that are beyond our capacity as humans. AI can analyze unlimited amounts of student writing or data and generate rapid responses consistently, something that would be exhausting, if not impossible, for any human.

Humanities 137

Humanities Tradition Teaching Education 137

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

However, if humans learn by participating in their lives then how can online learning be effective? This definition emphasizes the need for community, connection, and engagement. Adding video conferencing tools, like Zoom , Google Hangout, or Skype, to online learning allows for a more immediate and human connection.

Museum 168

Museum Humanities Cultures History 168

ED Surge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Rose: Personalized learning goes beyond tailoring the pace and the content of education to individual learners, though that is certainly part of the definition. Personalized learning goes beyond tailoring the pace and the content of education to individual learners, though that is certainly part of the definition.

EdTech 128

EdTech Humanities Educational Technology Critical Thinking 128

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

As I consider what is causing teachers to be disengaged, I’m reminded of Daniel Pink’s Drive in which he explores human motivation. Pink identified three essential elements that drive human motivation: Autonomy. ” That definition screams teaching. This book was a game changer for me as an educator.

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Professional Development Humanities Teaching Government 168