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Navigating Classroom Communication: A Deep Dive into Argumentative vs. Aggressive Dynamics

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Communication dynamics between educators in the realm of education, the art of constructive argumentative communication is crucial for the holistic development of students. It's not just about conveying information - it’s also about fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to growth and exploration.

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Why Old Arguments for Earning a Diploma Don't Resonate With My Students — and Which Ones Will

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For years, I’ve worked with young people during one of the most significant transitions of their lives.

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Why Schools Should Teach Philosophy, Even to Little Kids

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That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. We respond with evidence and arguments and we offer them reasons, and we do it all respectfully. Little kids make better philosophers than most adults.

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What If Myths, Metaphors and Riddles Are the Key to Reshaping K-12 Education?

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That’s the argument of Kieran Egan, a Canadian philosopher and longtime professor at Simon Fraser University who passed away in 2022. The argument in Egan’s book is hard to summarize, but the thrust is that the way schools teach has become too disconnected from the way young people are wired to learn.

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6 Tech Activities for Your Summer School Program

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They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented. Educational links.

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Can AI Help Teachers With Grading?

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We recently completed an evaluation of an AI-equipped platform through which middle school students could draft, submit and revise argumentative essays in response to pre-curated writing prompts. The AI is trying to fix the writing process and the format—fix what is already there, not trying to understand what they intended to say."

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Teacher’s Practice of Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples

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How does this argument hold up under scrutiny?” They’ll prod you to analyze different sides of an argument, push your boundaries, and consider viewpoints you might have dismissed at first glance. They’ll guide you in dissecting an essay to identify the central themes, arguments, and underlying messages.