CriticalThinking
There’s an intensifying kind of threat to academic freedom – watchful students serving as informants
There’s an intensifying kind of threat to academic freedom – watchful students serving as informants Academic freedom is under threat due to watchful students serving as informants, leading to self-censorship among professors. A recent survey found that 58% of faculty reported self-censoring in their classrooms, and a study at Harvard University found that many faculty […]
🏛️ Politics
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill Deep reading can boost critical thinking and help resist misinformation by slowing down to question and reflect on information. The average American spends over 4.5 hours a day on their phone, making it challenging to develop […]
📚 Education
Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark
Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark Oklahoma’s former Superintendent Ryan Walters oversaw the implementation of “The America-First Assessment,” a teacher assessment designed by PragerU, a conservative nonprofit media company. The exam was intended to screen out “woke indoctrination” and root out liberal teacher […]
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Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them
Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them When evaluating health headlines, ask yourself: Are people getting this illness more often? Is it due to artifactual changes or true changes in rates? Consider the type of study that led to the claim. Is it a randomized controlled trial, observational […]
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Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking Immanuel Kant believed that virtuous thinking is essential for a life well-lived, and he identified three simple rules to achieve it: Think for yourself, think in the position of everyone else, and think in harmony with yourself. Kant’s first rule, “Think for yourself,” emphasizes […]
📚 Education
AI-generated lesson plans fall short on inspiring students and promoting critical thinking
AI-generated lesson plans fall short on inspiring students and promoting critical thinking A recent study found that AI-generated lesson plans for civics education fall short on inspiring students and promoting critical thinking, relying too heavily on traditional “recite and recall” models. The analysis of 311 AI-generated lesson plans revealed that only 6% included multicultural content, […]
💻 Technology
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Studying philosophy has been shown to improve verbal and logical reasoning skills, as well as intellectual virtues like curiosity and open-mindedness, according to a new study on over 600,000 college graduates. The study found that philosophy majors outperformed […]
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College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened
College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened Professor Mike Evans noticed that his college students were being bombarded by misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, which was affecting their ability to critically evaluate information. Evans incorporated a fact-checking curriculum called Civic […]
📚 Education
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming teaching and learning practices in K-12 schools by shifting from memorization to critical thinking and creativity, with approximately 60% of teachers now using AI to plan lessons, communicate with parents, and assist with grading. […]
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AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in K-12 schools to improve teaching practices, but concerns around equity, privacy, and bias remain. A recent study found that 60% of K-12 teachers now use AI tools to plan lessons, communicate with […]
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