The hottest Higher Ed Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Natural Selections 14 implied HN points 11 Jul 23
  1. Education aims to enrich students' lives by fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and courage.
  2. Promoting uncertainty and questioning in education is essential for a scientific approach to the world.
  3. Expecting high quality from students helps them rise to meet those expectations and develop valuable skills for life.
Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc 19 implied HN points 01 May 13
  1. It's essential to take responsibility for your own education and growth, even when facing challenges or disappointment.
  2. Choosing a field of study based on genuine interest and passion can lead to a fulfilling career, despite shortcomings in traditional education.
  3. Self-motivation and determination are crucial for personal development and success, especially in environments where external factors may not fully support individual growth.
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Symbolic Capital(ism) 0 implied HN points 02 Nov 23
  1. Diversity and meritocracy coexisted historically and even reinforced each other.
  2. Institutionalized diversity and meritocracy in higher education emerged simultaneously, not in conflict.
  3. The pursuit of diversity and inclusion in institutions aligns with meritocracy, as they share common interests and benefits.
Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality 0 implied HN points 22 Jan 26
  1. A pre-class assignment for an economics course asks students to complete several readings and answer five questions, with a Sunday-midnight deadline so the instructor can use responses to shape Tuesday’s class.
  2. Students are asked to describe how they learn best, what they fear, and how much of the reading they’ve finished so the teacher can tailor instruction to the class’s needs.
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