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Why Schools Should Teach Philosophy, Even to Little Kids

ED Surge

That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. EdSurge recently connected with Hershovitz to hear why he thinks it’s important to nurture philosophy in kids throughout school and college, and what advice he has for educators about how to do it.

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Is a Metaverse for Education the Next Logical Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

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EdSurge: What problems in education is ViewSonic hoping to address with the launch of UNIVERSE ? ViewSonic's Recommended Resources: Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning? How else might this product bridge diversity, equality/equity and inclusion gaps in education? It's really not about that.

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Helping Students Think With Their Whole Bodies

ED Surge

Paul, who says she reads academic journal articles for fun, first encountered this argument when she came across a 1998 paper by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers, who argued that the human mind extends into the world around it. And that's the kind of model that dominates our education system.

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Does Our Academic System Unnecessarily Pit People Against Each Other?

ED Surge

Higher education is one of the case studies the paper looks at as it explores whether the rivalries created by our social systems are morally problematic—in ways that could be remedied. I came across this paper while researching our Bootstraps podcast series about educational equity. It's some value of solidarity.

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Is a College Degree the Worst Investment You Can Make — or the Best?

ED Surge

That question was the focus of a surprising debate held at a recent education conference. And the people arguing for and against the motion were both devoted educators. The discussion ended up turning on a bigger question: What exactly is education for? My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low.

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Teaching Children to Argue in Science

Chillax Science

Specifically, we can intentionally teach skills and practices related to productive ways to engage in arguments. In fact, educational researchers have noticed that addressing elements of argumentation in formal learning environments can help students (NRC, 2012). You can say things like, I am wondering…. Or, I observed that ….

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What Factors Influence Your Tendency to Plagiarize in School?

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They feel no guilt, don’t understand the legal risk they face, and think the argument that “everyone does it” makes it OK. While it’s not always easy to prevent plagiarism from occurring, knowing what factors influence a student’s tendency to plagiarize in school can help educators stay on top of this rising trend.

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