Category: Education Foundations

Introduction Museum schools have been gaining popularity in the field of education as alternative learning environments. These unique institutions offer students and educators alike a hands-on approach to learning and teaching. In this article, we will discuss what a museum school is and provide insights into what it’s like to teach at one. What is a Museum School? A museum school is an educational institution that partners with or is based within a museum, allowing students to engage directly with exhibits and artifacts as part of their learning experience. The aim is to create a rich, interactive learning environment beyond …

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Introduction: Google Classroom has revolutionized the way teachers and students interact, making it easier than ever to manage assignments, share resources, and communicate effectively. But what if you could enhance your Google Classroom experience even further, by integrating a powerful, interactive tool like BookWidgets? In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of upgrading your Google Classroom with BookWidgets, so you can make the most of this remarkable educational platform. Step 1: Get Familiar with BookWidgets Before you start integrating BookWidgets into your Google Classroom, it’s crucial to understand its features and benefits. BookWidgets allows teachers to create engaging, …

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Introduction In recent years, escape rooms have gained immense popularity as a recreational activity for people of all ages. They present exciting challenges that require players to work together and think critically to solve a series of puzzles, ultimately leading to their ‘escape.’ In an age where digital technology continually shapes new learning methodologies, educators have started to give digital escape rooms a closer look. Not only are they entertaining, they offer opportunities for formative assessment in the classroom. What is a Digital Escape Room? A digital escape room is an online adaptation of physical escape rooms. The concept remains …

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Bias starts as early as preschool and can be unlearned. According to a study published in the PLOS ONE journal, bias can be unlearned through the process of “reconceptualization.” Researchers at the University of British Columbia asked 120 children between the ages of three and six to identify pictures of people that were either “nice” or “mean.” Afterward, the children were asked to identify objects that were either “nice” or “mean.” The results of the study showed that the children who had identified the pictures of people as either “nice” or “mean” were more likely to identify objects as either …

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Modern idealism was introduced by two leading thinkers who lived not too far far from each other on the map of time. Both men, Rene Descartes and George Berkeley suggested that there are two realms of reality, the first being the physical realm and the second being the world of the mind or the world of perception. Unlike similar philosophies which emphasize the development of critical thinking skills, modern idealism puts just as much emphasis on character development. Its aim in asking questions about reality is to seek the best moral path to take. It approaches education by helping students …

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American exceptionalism is a type of nationalism that is unique to the United States. This is based on the idea that the United States’ success and dominance in the international system is proof of its exceptionality. This has the effect of instilling national pride in the hearts of the citizens, and the primary agent for instilling the concept of American exceptionalism into students is the school. This belief that the United States has qualities that make it different, unique, and special has been ingrained into the country’s school system – right from elementary to high school and even beyond – …

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