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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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Students who pass Algebra 1 in eighth grade are more likely to sign up for more advanced math courses, and those who pass more advanced math courses are more likely to graduate from college and earn more money. “Algebra in eighth grade is a gateway to a lot of further opportunities,” said Dan Goldhaber, an economist who studies education at the American Institutes for Research, in a recent

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World History Teachers Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Here is a terrific site that features biographical stories of specific slaves, slave owners, and traders. It comes from the same people who created the "Slave Biographies: The Atlantic Database Network." You can read dozens of short sketches about specific slaves like Felisberta who was born in 1820 in Central West Africa. She was a household slave and wet nurse who served a wealthy family in Southeastern Brazil.

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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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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasn’t a human researcher — it was an AI chatbot. To prepare ChatGPT to take on this role, the researchers started by prompting the AI bot to behave as it has observed professors communicating in its training data.

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Geography Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

I love introducing Geoguessr to my students; I love the practical geographic skills that it combines in a games that can get the competitive juices flowing. It gets users to analyze the cultural and physical landscapes, relate a stimulus to other places on Earth, use maps at a variety of scales, etc. Guess Where You Are is an alternative to Geogussr without all the bells and whistles, but it also has no time restrictions w But I’m also a history buff and I love a good twist on a geographic g

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World History Teachers Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Bantu Migrations: Resources Here are three good clips about the early Bantu migrations, and a terrific site about iron in Africa. One video clip comes from Masaman, who produces educational videos on his YouTube channel. He does a good job of explaining the groups of people who lived in Africa before the Bantu migrations and the changes the Bantus brought, especially regarding language.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nathan Smith has already sent three kids to college. But he’s never seen anything like the volume of recruiting materials pouring in since his fourth child reached her senior year in high school this fall. “If you put the other three together and multiplied it by four, that’s how much mail she’s gotten,” said Smith, who takes a professional interest in this as chair of the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Maya civilization is celebrated for its monumental architecture, intricate calendars, and cultural sophistication. However, new research highlights their lesser-known mastery of aquaculture. Archaeologists have uncovered 1 a 4,000-year-old network of fish-trapping channels in Belize's Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, suggesting early Maya communities engineered entire wetlands to sustain large populations.

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World History Teachers Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What was life like in Cairo in 1321? Coptic Christians and Mamluk Muslims did not get along. In fact, in 1321 violence broke out and spread throughout the city. According to this fascinating essay on the Medievalistsnet website written by Peter Konieczny, "over a couple of weeks, eleven Christian churches would be damaged or destroyed in Cairo, and another 49 in other parts of the country.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Bias, whether systemic or unintentional, can affect accuracy, disadvantaging students from diverse backgrounds. This requires a critical look at both what and how we assess, ensuring the most important skills and knowledge are prioritized.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Public trust in higher education has reached a historic low. A major reason is that rising student debt is undermining the return on investment many students expect from a college degree. However, researchers at Georgetown University project that by 2031, 72 percent of jobs will require some type of education or training after high school. Now is the time to change the way we think about meeting immediate labor shortages and future work demands, as well as delivering opportunities to all student

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A Window Into Humanity’s Past Hunter-gatherer societies represent the foundation of human history, defining how humans lived for 99% of our existence. A recent study led by Washington State University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 , sheds light on how children in these societies acquire essential cultural knowledge.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The massive T-Mobile data breach in 2023, which exposed 37 million customers’ data, was a stark reminder: cybersecurity isn’t just IT jargon—it’s a necessity in our digital world. Whether you check your bank balance on your phone, work remotely, or browse social media, your digital footprint is vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our tech-driven world, the value of human connection can’t be overstated. While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. But as pressures to deliver future-focused curricula grow, how can educators ensure that students build these important life skills alongside their technical expertise?

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law prohibiting the consideration of legacy and donor status in admissions decisions. The impact will be most felt at a small handful of private colleges and universities, including my own, the University of Southern California (USC). I view the new policy with the same skepticism with which I viewed the fervor around eliminating test scores and eliminating affirmative action.

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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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Becoming a History Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Seb felt like he had spent all night making the activity the children were about to attempt. He had made source cards he was going to hide under the tables and stick under chairs. He wanted the students to work in pairs or small groups of three to answer questions which would gradually allow them to acquire access to clues as they got questions right.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As interest in skills-based hiring increases, more and more companies and states are eliminating degree requirements. In response, some higher education institutions are creating microcredential programs that positively impact student success, but you don’t have to create an entirely new program to show your institution’s value. Skills-based credentials are valuable because they state specific skills in which a learner achieved or displayed competence.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, social media platforms have become crucial for educational engagement, especially in STEM fields. TikTok, a leading short-form video-sharing app, has gained immense popularity globally. Yet, in the USA, access to TikTok is restricted, hindering students and educators from tapping into its educational value. This piece delves into TikTok’s role in enhancing STEM engagement and the ways to bypass access restrictions in the USA.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This school year, districts across the country will engage in collaborative learning around student voice and engagement, high school redesign, and digital equity.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“To be a good member of your community, you really have to understand why people do the things that they do,” says Bryan Little, who teaches both on-level Government and AP Government at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas. “That’s why good teaching about citizenship involves students in an intentional study of human behavior.” Bryan Little, the 2022 James Madison Foundation Fellow for Kansas completed his MAHG degree in 2024.

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACtT) have shared news of a new resource. Samples are available and the full resource can be purchased. It goes with a new documentary which is coming on Wednesday called 'the Shopping Conspiracy'. The Buy Now! documentary will be on Netflix. In lesson 1, Buy Now! How does advertising influence consumption and its environmental consequences?

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 18, 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 Jack Wippell, covers the new article by Yamil Ricardo Velez and Patrick Liu, “Confronting Core Issues: A Critical Assessment of Attitude Polarization Using Tailored Experiments.” Do opposing arguments really change minds, or do they harden beliefs?

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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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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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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A cross posting from my GCSE Natural History blog - which is now closing in on 400 posts since it was first started - when it looked like we might actually get a new qualification option. Konnie Huq launches free climate crisis ebook for UK primary schools [link] — Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) November 4, 2024 A free ebook about the climate crisis for every UK primary school has been created.

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Institute for Citizens & Scholars

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The second blog in this series examines how we can redefine citizenship in a modern context through interviews with civic field leaders.

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Education Week - Social Studies

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend.

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Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

“Landscapes speak to me!” declares author Ronald R. Van Stockum Jr. And through him, they speak to us, his readers. His knowledge of geography and geology helped him “listen;” after all, topography and soil explain the location of roads, towns, and the production of goods. If you’ve wondered, for instance, what divides the Bluegrass region from the rest of Kentucky and how Louisville and Nashville have long been connected, you will find the answers here in “Surrounding Fort Knox, Including

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A cross-posting from my RGS blog: 'At the Home of Geography'. We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new set of education resources for 7–13-year-olds, exploring how we connect to the ocean! Big thanks to @SquireRachael , @DrKimPeters & @RHULgeography for your input in making these resources truly special. Dive in here: [link] — RGS-IBG Schools (@RGS_IBGschools) November 19, 2024 Description of the 'I can see the sea' resources.

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Institute for Citizens & Scholars

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Claremont McKenna College hosts discussion on higher ed’s role in developing civic leaders appeared first on Institute for Citizens & Scholars.

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APSA Educate

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Complete the test below, or [ click here] to go to the next module. Fill out my online form. … The post Knowledge Check: Regression Analysis appeared first on APSA.

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Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

My hike in Paint Gap where Union General George Morgan began his retreat from Cumberland Gap, Kentucky. General Morgan and his 8,600 able men had been had been surrounded by Confederate General Kirby Smith’s Confederate Army when they swept over Cumberland Mountain and invaded Kentucky from Chattanooga. For two weeks and 200 hundred miles, Morgan would elude the Confederates by traveling the rugged trails running across the Eastern Kentucky Mountains until finally reaching the Ohio River a

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A few months ago, I attended a training course for Rayburn Tours' Field Studies Tutors. As part of the course we had a session with Dr. Rhian Meara. She had just published her work on the legacy of the eruptions on Heimaey. An eruption on the island in 1973 led to the evacuation of its population. Many of them moved to Grindavik. Time for Geography had worked with Rhian and Rayburn to produce some new resources telling this compelling story, and they are now starting to be available.

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