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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. Another upside is that when you teach philosophy in schools, you have the opportunity to cultivate norms of good conversations and good deliberations. Is that something you see in the college students you teach?

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Teacher’s Practice of Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples

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Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Let’s get our learning hats on and explore the exciting landscape of teaching critical thinking through essay examples!

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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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Louisiana, where I teach, is one of eight states in the country that requires a passing score on standardized tests to receive a diploma. Graduation requirements, including the number of credits, types of assessments and graduation pathways, vary widely across America’s 50 states.

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Teaching Partner, Grading Assistant or Substitute Teacher?

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The proliferation of AI tools has outpaced efforts to understand how AI’s presence might change teaching practices or the role of the teacher. How do teachers view and position AI tools in their teaching? Teachers who used AI as a teaching partner saw AI feedback as a tool to enhance their teaching and their students’ learning.

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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Are We Teaching Enough Civics in Schools?

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History in 2021 grades every state on their civics and history standards that guide teaching and learning in these content areas. Read on… For more websites that teach civics for MS and HS, check out these: Argument Wars. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Civics games.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

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With the widespread use of social media platforms and the ubiquity of news stories, teaching students how to critically evaluate sources and sift the good from the bad becomes a pressing pedagogical necessity. Teaching using news articles: Ideas and tips for teachers There are various ways to teach with news.

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