TeachThought
OCTOBER 12, 2024
by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated failures or negative experiences, believes they have no control over situations’ outcomes and stops trying to improve or change them. Below is an example of Learned Helplessness in the classroom. Instructor: The biggest fear for an adolescent, written throughout this text, is not fitting in.
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Change is an inevitable constant in education. If it isn’t, it surely should be. While it can be met with resistance, effective leaders understand that it is often necessary for growth, innovation, and, most importantly, to meet the needs of students. As a principal, I vividly remember spearheading several major change initiatives such as improved grading practices, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), selection and implementation of a new evaluation system, development of the Academies at NMHS, adopti
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Cult of Pedagogy
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 17, 2024
One of Shane Woods’ favorite memories as executive director of Girlstart, a nonprofit that aims to empower girls in the sciences, was as a participant taking her own goddaughter to the organization’s back-to-school extravaganza. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. They zipped through activities with rockets and robots, and Woods asked her goddaughter — named Sailor — what she thought of it all when they were heading home.
TeachThought
OCTOBER 12, 2024
We make lasting connections through play, but the role of play in learning is an idea that continues to meet resistance. Part of the reason could be tone. We like our learning serious, intentional, and academic. This is reflected through a parallel insistence on an outcomes-based learning system where learning objectives are determined and assessments are written before hand, and subsequent instruction is revised based only on data taken from said assessments.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 16, 2024
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — As a high-school senior in New Jersey, Ernesto Reyes Velasco couldn’t envision himself taking the leap to become an independent college student. Neither of his parents, who are immigrants from Mexico, had gone to college. He didn’t have close friends as examples. Money was tight. But this past summer Reyes Velasco spent five weeks on Montclair State University’s campus as part of a program designed to support incoming first-year low-income students.
Digital Promise
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The post 5 Engaging Ways to Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week appeared first on Digital Promise.
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Society for Classical Studies
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Introducing the First Annual SCS Census kskordal Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:56 Image This 10-minute survey, developed by the SCS Data Committee, aims to provide a picture of the field of Classical Studies in 2024—because we can’t know where we are going until we know where we are. Like the US Census, the SCS Census has the mission to provide timely, accurate, and actionable information about the field to its members, including decision-makers at all levels.
Digital Promise
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The post Empowering Change at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy appeared first on Digital Promise.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 16, 2024
On the spectrum of professional experience for K-12 teachers, I am decidedly on the greener side. Although I knew I had a passion for teaching before entering college, I always had this idea in my head that teaching K-12 education wasn’t a real or appropriate profession for an Ivy League, engineering graduate like myself. Instead of industry or academia, however, I joined the stream of my peers entering the world of business management consulting.
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Reality of Ancient European Appearance A fascinating look into Europe’s prehistoric past is challenging modern perceptions of skin pigmentation. Ancient DNA analyses indicate that prehistoric Europeans possessed a phenotype that contrasts sharply with today’s northern European populations. The discovery of this information, however, has sparked controversy, as some struggle to reconcile the scientific evidence with contemporary understandings of race and identity.
The Effortful Educator
OCTOBER 15, 2024
For the past six or seven years I have started my class (almost) every day the same way…with retrieval practice. This is usually a quick review of information covered from the last class meeting or of information we’ve covered in past lessons that directly relate to what we will discussing today. Four or five multiple-choice questions, a short-answer question or two, labeling a diagram…the type of questions posed change from time to time, but the idea that students need to retr
Sapiens
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Anthropologist David Graeber’s celebrated theory of “b t jobs” continues to provide a critical window into why modern work is often so useless, soul-sucking, and absurd. This article was originally published at The Conversation and has been republished under Creative Commons. ✽ The late David Graeber was an American professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 15, 2024
When Gina Petersen graduated with her associate degree from Kirkwood Community College two years ago, she described it as “the biggest accomplishment I have ever done.” As a returning adult college student, she had struggled to fit her studies in part time, online, while working as a trainer for a tech company. She had gotten that job through connections, and she hoped that a college degree would be a big help if she ever needed to find a new job in the future.
Women's History Network
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The 33rd annual conference, which will take place on 4-5 September, 2025 will explore and celebrate women in the archives, libraries and museums and the challenge of uncovering their presence. We encourage approaches that foreground marginalised voices and imaginative approaches. Papers which address aspects from all nations and time periods are welcomed.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This story was produced by Grist and reprinted with permission. Three years ago, Erin Primer had an idea for a new summer program for her school district: She wanted students to learn about where their food comes from. Primer, who has worked in student nutrition within California’s public school system for 10 years, applied for grant funding from the state to kick off the curriculum, and got it.
Sapiens
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As toxic polarization deepens in the U.S., some global conflict prevention experts are now addressing political violence at home. An anthropologist shares three key insights from a community action program in Wisconsin. ✽ “So, what is one thing that you want Wisconsinites to know or do around the upcoming election?” the moderator asks. I’m in a conference room in a Civil War museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, attending a keynote panel about preventing violence in the lead-up to the U.S. election in N
Moler's Musing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Sometimes, the demands of teaching and life outside the classroom can be overwhelming. This week, I felt the weight of it all. Trying to balance lesson planning, teaching, and taking care of my own well-being hasn’t been easy, but I’m doing my best to carve out moments for myself to stay sane. Still, Tuesday’s lesson reminded me that, despite all the challenges, we’re making progress—one step at a time.
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The ability to digest starch has played a crucial role in human evolution. When starch enters the mouth, amylase, an enzyme in saliva, begins to break it down. Two recent studies in Nature 1 & Science 2 have revealed the evolutionary importance of amylase in our ancestors and how they adapted to changing diets. Researchers discovered that early humans experienced two significant waves of amylase gene expansion: the first potentially linked to the mastery of fire and the second with the onset
Strange Maps
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A rising tide, in the phrase popularized by JFK, lifts all boats. It’s a vivid allegory for the president’s preferred path to general prosperity. But its sunny optimism hides a more sinister aspect of the ebb and flow of the open seas. If you’re caught out on the foreshore of a place where the difference between low and high water is big enough to drown you — and you’re boatless and on foot — a rising tide can turn menacing, even deadly.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 14, 2024
On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question. The students are all familiar with shadows, have had fun with them and no doubt played shadow puppets, but that’s different from being able to explain them.
Institute for Citizens & Scholars
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Raj Vinnakota talks with Sharon McMahon, "America's Government Teacher," about her new book, The Small and The Mighty, combatting misinformation online, and the value of conversations across differences.
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Unraveling the Complex Origins of Homo sapiens At the core of understanding human evolution lies the question of human nature. Were early Homo sapiens inherently peaceful or aggressive? Did they dominate through conquest, or did they survive through cooperation Recent fossil and genetic discoveries increasingly suggest that ancient humans were more collaborative than combative.
TCI
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In today’s classrooms, using technology isn’t just a nice extra—it’s a must-have. With schools facing the challenges of remote learning, different learning styles, and changing dynamics, video activities have become an important tool for teachers. While watching videos can be passive, activities that effectively use video teaching strategies engage students in active learning.
Moler's Musing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Brain-Book-Buddy-Boss-Link If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for strategies that actually work in the classroom—ones that not only engage students but also lead to real results. On my way to school last week, I tuned into Gene Tavernetti’s podcast, Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works , where he had Blake Harvard as a guest.
Political Science Now
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Sienna Nordquist , covers the new article by Daniel Meierrieks and Daniel Auer, “Bribes and Bombs: The Effect of Corruption on Terrorism.” The World Economic Forum estimates that developing countries lose $1.26 trillion a year, and that the EU alone suffers economic losses of $132 billion per year from corrup
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A 5,000-year-old stone-paved cellar has been uncovered beneath a Neolithic dwelling during an excavation on Falster Island, Denmark. This significant find occurred during construction work for a railway and offers new insights into Middle Neolithic life in Scandinavia. The root cellar, measuring about 6.5 by 5 feet, represents an important addition to our understanding of early agricultural societies in the region.
Institute for Citizens & Scholars
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Raj Vinnakota was a panelist on Harvard Ash Center's webinar discussing new campus initiatives for higher education to reassert its vital role in strengthening democracy.
CORE Econ
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Great news from the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics ! The Economy 2.0: Microeconomics has been found to devote the highest share of pages to climate change among US introductory economics textbooks. Hugo Charmetant, Marco Casari, and Maria Arvaniti have recently published What do economists teach about climate change? An analysis of introductory economics textbooks.
Living Geography
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A cross-posting from my RGS blog : 'At the Home of Geography' - bookmark it now and visit it regularly. I am going to be attending this event as part of the RGS's EXPLORE festival. If you're going along, come and say hi! Details: Join us for a dynamic and interactive evening celebrating the intersection of art and geography, where creativity meets exploration.
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Mountainous regions have long attracted early human populations, but the reasons behind this preference are becoming clearer thanks to new research. A recent study published in Science Advances 1 by scientists from the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University reveals that the diverse ecosystems within these terrains played a crucial role in human evolution.
Women's History Network
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Hello Can you please add an event to celebrate a book launch at the Women’s Library at LSE?
Life and Landscapes
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Dawn of Dusk is a creative combination of the “fiction science” and “magic realism” writings of Ronald R. Van Stockum, Jr., and the lifetime of theatrical production on stages all over the country by Dr. Jack Wann. These three One-Act plays will transform your performance space into other worlds, often surreal, but always provocative and exciting.
Living Geography
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Another Wednesday means it's time for another Worldly Wednesday. I started early as I had meetings to prepare for - a consultancy project first where I was providing some feedback and guidance and had some interesting inputs from experts in the area. I worked on some ideas for the forthcoming Curriculum Review. Yesterday, I chaired a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society's Education Committee.
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Microscopic analysis of sediments from Tam Pà Ling cave in northeastern Laos has revealed new insights into early Homo sapiens in mainland Southeast Asia. The site, studied for over 14 years by an international team from Flinders University and other institutions, contains some of the oldest human fossils in the region. Recent findings 1 provide a detailed reconstruction of the cave's ground conditions between 52,000 and 10,000 years ago, offering fresh perspectives on human occupation and
TCI
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In today’s classrooms, using technology isn’t just a nice extra—it’s a must-have. With schools facing the challenges of remote learning, different learning styles, and changing dynamics, video teaching strategies have become an important tool for teachers. While watching videos can be passive, video teaching strategies engage students in active learning.
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