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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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 356

Professional Development Leadership Humanities Cultures 356

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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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.

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Leadership Cultures Humanities Education 251

ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2022

It protected health and mental stability and delivered the confidence that you had some control over human failure, at least within your own four walls. Home Econ then became Family and Consumer Science, and now it’s called Human Ecology. Schools have an educational obligation to teach people about meeting human needs and coexisting.

Humanities 104

Humanities Teaching Economics Government 104

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 Archaeology History K-12 105

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 212

Professional Development Leadership High School History 212

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 354

Project-Based Learning History Humanities Education 354

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.

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Critical Thinking Artifacts Tradition Cultures 321

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.

Cultures 263

Cultures Tradition Humanities Education 263

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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Charter School Middle School Humanities High School 65

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 214

Humanities Teaching Research Education 214

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 213

History Economics Humanities Cultures 213

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

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

Sapiens

OCTOBER 2, 2024

schools stokes misconceptions about race and human diversity. On the bus, Lewontin turned his attention to humans. His results have been replicated time and again over the last 50 years, as datasets have ballooned from a handful of proteins to hundreds of thousands of human genomes.

Ancestry 139

Ancestry Education Humanities K-12 139

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 19, 2024

The study emphasizes the complexity of linking specific genetic changes to historical disease outbreaks and raises questions about the impact of singular events versus repeated epidemics on human evolution. The Black Death in 1349, as recorded by historian Gilles le Muiset. Scheib, C. D’Atanasio, E., Inskip, S. Cessford, C.,

Humanities 70

Humanities History Research 70

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?”

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Pedagogy Psychology Library Humanities 248

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.

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Teaching Pedagogy High School Library 349

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Neanderthals and Homo sapiens are both humans, but they differ in many ways. This research challenges prevailing assumptions about speciation, offering a more nuanced framework for interpreting the evolutionary history of modern humans and their closest relatives. What Defines a Species? ” Dr. . J., & Conde, C.

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Ancestry Anthropology Humanities Museum 111

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It involves a systematic choice of concepts, a rigorous mapping of the relationships between those concepts and logical definitions that allow them to be used by artificial intelligence and understood by humans. Are any concept definitions inconsistent? A process known as “knowledge engineering” powers those improvements.

Psychology 118

Psychology Library Humanities Research 118

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

ED Surge

JANUARY 22, 2024

That AI tool had pulled off some big wins, including beating humans on the Jeopardy quiz show in 2011. It is a deeply human process that AI is hopelessly incapable of meeting in a meaningful way. It is a deeply human process that AI is hopelessly incapable of meeting in a meaningful way. They’re strange tools.

Tutoring 145

Tutoring EdTech Humanities Psychology 145

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

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 99

Humanities Teaching High School Education 99

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.

Professional Development 168

Professional Development Humanities Government Teaching 168

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.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Museum Humanities Cultures 98

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 96

Humanities Research 96

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 17, 2024

I’m not talking about the kind of crying that happens when you’re moved to tears by a poignant story or you react to upsetting personal news; those human moments can actually bond you to your students. And I definitely didn’t cry. While this may seem unfair, it also might actually affect how you are treated at work.

Classroom Management 252

Classroom Management Teaching Pedagogy Library 252

Anthropology for Beginners

JANUARY 3, 2021

McIver defines society as “a system of usage and proedurs, of authority and mutual aid of many groupings and divisions, of control over human behaviour and of liberties. While one cannot image to have a society without collection of individuals similarly, one cannot have human beings without forming a mutual social relations.

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Cultures Humanities Psychology 130

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Researchers delve into the earliest chapters of European settlement by investigating ancient skull fragments from Crimea, shedding light on the crucial role played by the first modern humans in shaping the continent's history. Genome sequences of 36,000- to 37,000-year-old modern humans at Buran-Kaya III in Crimea. 1 Bennett, E.

Humanities 52

Humanities Cultures History Research 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2023

And the essay on Russian Blue cats (like my Franny) is full of fun facts that I will definitely share the next time I’m at an awkward dinner party and at a loss for conversation topics. Turnitin is working on new software that will be able to detect whether something was written by a bot or a human. My best guess?

Archiving 132

Archiving Humanities Research Education 132

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2022

What it’s really about here is can we teach human brains in the way human brains learn,” Hirsh-Pasek said. The authors of the review note that not all studies included in their report have the same definition of guided play, and that means outcomes may vary. The kids are happier, the teachers are happier.

Psychology 145

Psychology Humanities Research Teaching 145

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In a survey, humanities, arts and social science professors say they really want their students to be able to analyze data, create charts and spreadsheets and reason mathematically – skills that high school math courses often skip or rush through. I felt that it really gave me breadth as a human being.”

High School 143

High School K-12 Social Science Humanities 143

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

However, the grading penalty was more pronounced in the social sciences and the humanities compared to engineering, science and medicine. Some college instructors seem to be aware of their human frailty. The report from the University of Michigan definitely pushed that work to top priority.”

Social Science 145

Social Science Humanities Research High School 145

ED Surge

JUNE 4, 2024

But not everyone thinks this is a good idea, since the tech is prone to “hallucinations,” where chatbots make up facts, and there’s the bigger issue of whether any machine can fill in for a human in something as deeply personal as one-on-one tutoring. But I've also been fascinated by the potential of human intelligence.

Tutoring 127

Tutoring Humanities K-12 EdTech 127

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Credit: Austin Anthony for The Hechinger Report Speaking comes naturally to most children, being a gift of human evolution, but reading and writing are inventions that must be consciously and painstakingly learned. Because human brains are organized in diverse ways, some people’s reading circuits end up being inefficient.

Psychology 145

Psychology Elementary School High School Humanities 145