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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. I think the mindset you want to be in is, I'm gonna treat this little person like they might have something important to say and treat them like a conversational equal.

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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. They don't have equal access to helpful mentors or really skilled teachers or motivated peers.

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Does Our Academic System Unnecessarily Pit People Against Each Other?

ED Surge

So for this week’s podcast we’re diving into his argument, talking to a philosophy professor who studied with Hussain and regularly teaches the paper to his own students. It seems like there's a lot of common sense to this argument that is very accessible to a non-philosopher. It's some value of solidarity.

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

ED Surge

At the same time, they might hear a group getting into an argument across the other side of the room, and they can virtually walk to that group and mediate. How else might this product bridge diversity, equality/equity and inclusion gaps in education? Teachers can divide students into discussion groups.

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

ED Surge

And the argument is that if a university degree is a good investment, it ought to be substantially more valuable than the opportunity cost. My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low. We should never talk about access to jobs as if we live in an equal world. There are two key weaknesses to our argument.

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What Factors Influence Your Tendency to Plagiarize in School?

Ask a Tech Teacher

They feel no guilt, don’t understand the legal risk they face, and think the argument that “everyone does it” makes it OK. And if you’re a student, knowing the warning signs that may lead you astray is equally beneficial. I am constantly amazed at how many students plagiarize schoolwork. Psychological Factors.

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