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Psychological technologies

This Is Not a Sociology Blog

Psychoanalysis Some of the most important “technologies” of psychology were developed by Sigmund Freud. Behaviourism While Freudian psychoanalysis was hugely influential in the 20 th century another completely different strand of psychological investigation was developed almost concurrently, this is “behaviourism”. and Horwitz, A.V.

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We Must Teach Black History Like Our Lives Depend on It

ED Surge

Much of that had to do with the fact that I was learning about Black histories for the first time. I live for these histories because they are grounded in formal and informal learning communities, whether in schools, public workshops or even my family home where I first saw the value of Black history.

History 105
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Local author explores Kentucky’s surroundings in new book

Life and Landscapes

His new book, “Surrounding Fort Knox, Including Southern Indiana,” showcases Van Stockum’s journey through the counties around Southern Indiana and Fort Knox and details the area’s rich natural and cultural history. If there are any places where a map doesn’t show the road very well, that’s where I’m going,” Van Stockum said.

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Psychology as a school subject - what are the benefits?

Jonathan Firth

This week the annual Scottish Learning Festival took place in Glasgow, and together with five fellow educators I gave a presentation on the value of psychology to younger learners. 1) The study of Psychology is a basic part of understanding reality. 2) Psychology is interesting and motivating. We can do better for our learners.

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OPINION: Educators must be on the frontline of social activism

The Hechinger Report

Since then, states such as Arkansas and Texas have also opposed the true teaching of the history of Black people in this country by dropping African American history courses and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. I have trained in, taught and led educator preparation programs. Our goals were not far-fetched or new.

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People Are Hunting for Education ‘Fads.’ What Does That Say About Schools?

ED Surge

It’s that they’re suffering from deep structural problems, and they seem not to learn from the long history of school reforms. It's not that specific reform ideas are fads, argues James Stigler, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. But they may not be aware of the history of instruction.

Education 105
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Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Jane Betchley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Political Science Now

She holds a BA in modern history and MA in political economy from the University of Essex, and she has previously held various roles working for the British government in the U.S.