Monthly Archives: February 2012

History of Authentic Pedagogy:

Authentic learning/teaching/assessment is not a single educational theory. The theoretical approach of John Dewey (1859-1952), the founder of the philosophical school of pragmatism, grew into Inquiry-based education. The 1994 School-to-Work Opportunities Act articulated an education reform strategy that included innovative … Continue reading

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What is Authentic Pedagogy?

Authentic Pedagogy was first defined as instruction and assessment which promoted authentic student achievement. Authentic student achievement refers to intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful – such as those produced by successful adults in today’s work force. Authentic … Continue reading

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Becoming an Authentic Teacher in Higher Education

Becoming an Authentic Teacher in Higher Education  Patricia Cranton;Krieger Publishing: Malabar, FL (2001)  Reviewed by Denise C. Camin, Associate Professor, DeVry University, Tinley  Park Campus To better understand our teaching, we must first understand ourselves. What we find significant in our … Continue reading

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN JORDAN

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East and the Arab World. Jordan is boarded on the north by Syria, on the east by Iraq and Saudi Arabia, on the south by Saudi Arabia and the … Continue reading

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The Rationality of Prejudices

People frequently judge and discriminate each other on the basis of their skin color, gender, or clothing style. Beyond the ethical issues they raise, such prejudices seem inefficient. They often lead to erroneous judgements, missed opportunities and resentment and, at … Continue reading

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Hungry at an information feast

How To Change. At least in the days before the internet, you had the excuse that you didn’t have the information to know how to change or improve your life and achieve what you want. Now there is no excuse. … Continue reading

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Arab spring cleaning

A year after the start of the Arab spring, no government in the Middle East has attempted serious economic reform even though it is obvious both that economies are distorted and that discontent over living standards has played a big … Continue reading

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A Vision of Students Today

A Vision of Students Today

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Student-Centered Learning Strategies for Math and Other Subjects

Paul Bogdan was once an old-fashioned lecturing teacher centered secondary math teacher who left teaching for 14 years to build computer systems. He has come back and is reborn as a student-centered teacher trying to make a difference and trying … Continue reading

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You should see this project.

http://www.creativelearningsystems.com/smartlab.aspx

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