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Why Can’t My Student Just Memorize History?

The aphorism "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" doesn’t refer to students retaking history courses during summer or later semesters. Instead, it warns us not to ignore historical trends and the influence of past events on the context of our current decisions. Future ...

 

Scaffolding: The Importance of Well-Built Lesson Plans

Let’s say you have two options: you can either learn something new or build on what you already know. For example, let’s say you’re already adept at drawing, and you’re considering learning to paint or learning to herd sheep. If you choose to learn to paint, you’d be starting with a ...

 

Coronalinguistics

Flour flies off shelves to meet the quaranbaking demands, social media news feeds become the go-to place to doomscroll, creative projects ensue as part of our coronacation, all as we adjust with what some deem the coronapocalypse. Nearly every aspect of our lives has been impacted by the ...

 

Getting Ahead Over Winter Break

The most crucial purpose of winter break is relaxation. You’ve worked hard all semester long and deserve some time off. Of course, it is possible to relax without completely turning off your brain. You can enter 2021 feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and prepared. Here are a few great uses ...

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