TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What Are The Best Questions For Teaching Critical Thinking? by Terry Heick What are the different types of questions? Turns out, it’s pretty limitless. I’ve always been interested in them–the way they can cause (or stop) thinking; the nature of inquiry and reason; the way they can facilitate and deepen a conversation; the way they can reveal understanding (or lack thereof); the stunning power of the right question at the right time.

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NCHE

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

After Valencia Abbott’s school day ended, we met to discuss her experiences as a history teacher. At the top of our time together, we discussed a quote from an article she recently wrote: “ When students sense that you are all-in for them, they are more likely to give you their best in the classroom.” “That’s not something that came about because I was in the classroom,” Valencia said.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What Does It Mean To Be A Reflective Teacher? by Terry Heick Reflection is a fundamental tenet of learning; it is also, therefore, a fundamental part of teaching. Why it happens is a matter of humility. But how and when it happens–and with whom–is less clear. This is partly because there are multiple sides to reflection–length, width, and depth.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Digital Promise Micro-credentials and Credential Engine: Promoting Transparency Throughout the Ecosystem appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Tools as a Catalyst for Evolution The ability to create and use tools is a hallmark of human evolution. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Tübingen, led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis, provides fresh insights into how changes in brain function enabled early humans to wield tools with precision. Published in Scientific Reports 1 , the study highlights how cognitive advancements and motor planning associated with tool use were instrumental in shaping the trajectory of

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Some brand new Global Inequalities and the Climate Crisis curriculum resources have been released by the Geographical Association. This innovative resource package for key stage 3 was developed in partnership with OU Geography Project and academics Parvati Raghuram of the Open University, Melis Cin of Lancaster University and Manu Lekunze of Aberdeen University.

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Society for Classical Studies

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

CFP: Lost In Time: Intellectual History before the Guillotine kskordal Thu, 11/21/2024 - 08:49 Image CFP: Lost In Time: Intellectual History before the Guillotine Deadline for applications: 30th of November 1st Interdisciplinary Intellectual History Conference 10 – 11 April 2025: Gustave Tuck Lecture Room, UCL (London, UK) Are you a shameless antiquarian?

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Society for Classical Studies

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

CFP: Odysseus in the 21st Century kskordal Thu, 11/21/2024 - 11:41 Image CFP: Odysseus in the 21st Century Celtic Conference in Classics, Coimbra, 15th – 18th July 2025 Organizers: Mallory Fitzpatrick (Bryn Mawr College, mmfitzpatr@brynmwr.edu ), Sarah Gonzalez (Harvard University, sarah_gonzalez@g.harvard.edu ), Thomas Munro (Yale University, thomas.munro@yale.edu ), Adriana Freire Nogueira (Universidade do Algarve, anogueir@gmail.com ).

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Looking back at her youth growing up in Douglas, Arizona — nestled up snugly against its Mexican sister city of Agua Prieta, Sonora — Laura C. Chávez-Moreno wishes she’d had the chance to partake in bilingual education classes. She has had plenty of opportunities since then, including as a researcher who spent years sitting in on classes and interviewing students and teachers who were part of a dual language program in the Midwest.

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Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

BATHSHEBA, ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S GRANDMOTHER One of them. Lucy Hanks, from Virginia, is the other [more on her family later]. Bathsheba Herring Lincoln was the wife of our Abe’s grandfather. He was killed in Kentucky by Native Americans in 1786. Abraham, father of Thomas, and father of our Abraham. Bathsheba, like the biblical mother of King Solomon.

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ShortCutsTV

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many of you will be familiar with the Cornetto Trilogy of films, the brilliant Shaun of the Dead, the equally-funny Hot Fuzz and that third one they brought-out because of some contract obligation. Allegedly. I could be wrong. Anyways, far be it for me to compare this trilogy with that trilogy.

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Another new eruption started at 11.14pm on Wednesday evening (Nov 20, 2024), in the Sundhnúks craters - where previous eruptions have occurred. Benedikt Ófeigsson from the Met Office reported that the fissure was extending exclusively northeast, spanning just over two kilometers. The lava flow was initially primarily moving westward toward Grindavíkurvegur (the road).

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, the American Political Science Association (APSA) is thrilled to participate in Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! This global day of generosity offers a unique opportunity for supporters like you to contribute to our mission of advancing political science research, fostering inclusivity in the profession, and providing essential resources to our community of students, scholars, and practitioners.

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ASHP CML

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The CUNY Digital History Archive is now recruiting volunteer researchers to join our project team. We seek both seasoned and early-career scholars who are passionate about the possibilities of collecting, sharing, and mobilizing CUNY history in our classrooms and communities to serve in the following roles: Advisory Board The project advisory board will meet twice a year with the project director(s) to review general progress, participation, direction, and policies, and provide guidance on othe

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