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Creative Writing as Philosophy

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 622 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

There can be a philosophy of whatever we intuitively imagine there can be a Form of, which is close to saying whatever is universal.
Introducing a creative dimension into philosophy is urgent in an era where machines handle knowledge tasks, making it necessary to reconceive humanities as partly creative endeavors.
Philosophy can also be seen as incitement of the imagination through creative means, presenting a valuable approach to understanding the world in different ways.

Redesigning my Causal Inference Class and a Sharing of my Worldview

Scott's Substack • 412 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🚌 Education Academia Curriculum Pedagogy Research Learning

Stories of other people are used as role models to navigate historical lives.
Selecting on the dependent variable in studies can introduce biases.
Requiring students to read seminal works and listen to authors' interviews can enhance understanding and appreciation of academic papers.

Notebook: (2) Classroom Libraries

Book Post • 314 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

🚌 Education Curriculum Reading Libraries Literacy Pedagogy

New legislation is being introduced to protect library collections from political interference.
Efforts are being made to provide free books and support for restricted books through private initiatives.
There is a debate over teaching methods in early childhood education, with concerns about prioritizing 'Science of Reading' and its impact on student-directed reading and diverse classroom libraries.

The Three Acts of a Mathematical Story

Mathworlds • 452 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23

🚌 Education Mathematics Teaching Learning Pedagogy Motivation

Introduce the central conflict clearly and visually in Act One.
In Act Two, students need to overcome obstacles, seek resources, and develop new tools.
Act Three is about resolving the conflict and setting up a sequel or extension.

On Germany, Genocide and Palestine

Black Lodges • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Germany Genocide Palestine Pedagogy

Racism is a taught construct, not inherent
History is often taught linearly, missing complexities and interconnectedness
Embracing a dialogical approach to education can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of historical events

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Accessing the Bonus Content in Your Curriculum

Mathworlds • 196 implied HN points • 18 May 23

🚌 Education EdTech Podcasts Mathematics Pedagogy Curriculum

Teachers find ways to access bonus content in the curriculum, going beyond what's expected.
Good curriculum lets teachers offer bonus content to students through ingenuity and pedagogy.
In engaging classrooms, students' ideas and thinking become the focus, essentially becoming the curriculum.

Do Computers Undermine Conversation in the Classroom?

Mathworlds • 176 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23

🚌 Education Pedagogy Student Engagement

Classroom conversation needs interesting topics and opportunities to talk about them, regardless of the medium used.
Teacher pedagogy must adapt with new technology to facilitate and enhance classroom conversation.
Maintaining a balance between technology and face-to-face interaction is crucial in fostering classroom communication.

Pedagogical Downsides of Haskell

Stefan’s Substack • 74 HN points • 11 Apr 23

🚌 Education Programming Pedagogy Teaching

Teaching Haskell involves navigating through issues like explaining type classes and higher-order functions.
The concept of lazy evaluation in Haskell can be difficult to understand without prior knowledge of lambda calculus.
Haskell's purity and currying concepts, while useful, can be challenging for beginners to grasp.

On Teaching Entrepreneurship

The Rest • 58 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23

🚌 Education Entrepreneurship Art Economics Pedagogy Global

Teaching entrepreneurship can be a complex mix of personal reflection and systemic critique.
In today's world, many feel the pressure to be entrepreneurs due to shrinking job opportunities and rising costs.
There are always alternatives to the current system, as shown by various popular liberation movements.

The solution to the AI cheating crisis is, obviously, exams

Philosophy bear • 55 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23

🚌 Education Assessment Academics Pedagogy

Various detection technologies for AI cheating are unreliable and can be bypassed.
Innovative assessment strategies like working with AI are not effective solutions.
Exams, even with adjustments for disabilities, are a necessary tool to maintain the integrity of assessments and prevent cheating.

Inventing Mathematics as a Kid

Kids Who Love Math • 3 HN points • 17 Nov 23

🚌 Education Mathematics Pedagogy Problem Solving Learning Techniques Child development

Teaching math by involving kids to solve practice problems first can lead to deeper understanding
Encouraging kids to struggle through problem-solving helps them build important skills and confidence
Presenting problems that require critical thinking before introducing techniques can enhance learning and creativity

AI tutors will be held back by culture

Escaping Flatland • 1 HN point • 04 Apr 23

🚌 Education Cultural influence Pedagogy

AI tutors may not have a significant impact on education if cultures do not support learning
AI tutoring systems are advancing rapidly and have the potential to greatly accelerate learning
The key challenge in education now is to scale access to cultures that promote growth and excellence

Philosophy of Praxis

Black Lodges • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

📖 Philosophy Pedagogy History Marxism Education

History can be a powerful tool of transformation when taught differently.
The linear approach to history often serves the interests of those in power.
Exploring works like Paulo Freire's 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' and Gramsci's concepts can provide insights for liberation.