A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving personalized landscape , relational learning emerges as a fundamental component. At its core, it underscores the importance of building connections between concepts fostering a deep and interconnected understanding of subjects. However, the significance of relational learning extends beyond the academic realm, as it emphasizes cultivating relationships among students and educators centered on trust.

Critical Thinking 393

Critical Thinking Tradition Education 393

A Psychology Teacher Writes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

One of the more challenging topics to teach in Psychology is biopsychology. Students often arrive at A level psychology with not only a wide range of prior knowledge but also a massive variety in expectations about what they’re going to learn. For some, the biological aspects are something of a shock! This can make them tricky to teach because they usually require learning a high level of technical detail which places significant cognitive load on students, as well as often being seemingly abstr

Psychology 130

Psychology Teaching Humanities 130

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. Yet, we both passionately believe in the power of writing across the curriculum and want writing to be a cornerstone of every subject area.

K-12 103

K-12 Psychology Social Science Social Studies 103

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This week was an unusual one. On Saturday evening I tested positive for COVID, so I knew I would be staying home. To make matters worse, it was an awkward time for teaching. Our last day before Christmas break is December 20th, so I couldn’t start a new unit only to then have 2 weeks off. The other option was to introduce some new EduProtocols with smart starts, but that works better when I’m actually in the classroom.

Local History 52

Local History Economics History Critical Thinking 52

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 17, 2023

…Recent research suggests that remnants of Neanderthal DNA in some modern humans could play a role in determining whether individuals naturally lean towards being early risers. Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, continue to intrigue scientists. According to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, these ancient human relatives possessed distinctive physical traits such as larger noses, angled cheekbones, and sturdy physiques.

Museum 52

Museum K-12 Heritage Humanities 52

Becoming a History Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a soft spot for Strictly Come Dancing. During Saturday evening’s (2023) final, Anton Du Beke uttered the following words, when addressing Ellie Leach following her final dance of the competition: “I’ve danced where you have [for] many years, and the joy of sitting here is that I get to sit here and watch you and follow you and try to encourage you… and nothing makes me more proud than to see you pull this off in a mature, wonderful way.

History 52

History Humanities Teaching Education 52

Anthroholic

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Infectious and non-infectious diseases are two broad categories of diseases affecting millions worldwide. Understanding their differences, causes, and prevention methods is crucial for better healthcare outcomes.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology 40

Anthroholic

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Carolus Linnaeus was a Swedish naturalist and explorer who was the first to formulate guidelines for defining natural genera and species of organisms and to create a standardised system for naming them (binomial nomenclature).

Anthropology 40

Anthropology 40

ED Surge

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Laura VanBlaricum did the math. She couldn’t return to work — not with the cost of infant care in her Michigan community, on the low wages she was earning. Left with no choice, she dropped out of the workforce, like millions of American women have had to do. It was 2020. This story also appeared in USA Today. A year later, she tried again. She bounced around a couple of different jobs, looking for a company that would provide her with a livable wage and a reason to stay, until finally, in early

Economics 125

Economics Government Research Educational Technology 125