(article ) What is Education?

Part 3

Chapter 11: The core domains of educational content

Part 3: The Practices of Education NOTICE Part 3 is currently undergoing substantial revision. This first chapter, 11. The core domains of educational content, will be replaced by two new chapters, the first of which will explain the educational limitations of conventional teaching and the second will discuss how those limitations might be overcome, together […]

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Part 3: The Practices of Education NOTICE Part 3 is currently undergoing substantial revision. This first chapter, 11. The core domains of educational content, will be replaced by two new chapters, the first of which will explain the educational limitations of conventional teaching and the second will discuss how those limitations might be overcome, together

Chapter 12: A hierarchy of formal educational activities

  Chapter 12: A hierarchy of formal educational activities   Some educational activities are more important than others – if, that is, learners genuinely are to be put first; to become a self-determining, responsible human beings in charge of their own lives. There is a hierarchy of educational processes, and conventional classroom teaching figures pretty

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  Chapter 12: A hierarchy of formal educational activities   Some educational activities are more important than others – if, that is, learners genuinely are to be put first; to become a self-determining, responsible human beings in charge of their own lives. There is a hierarchy of educational processes, and conventional classroom teaching figures pretty

Chapter 13: Why should you learn to think philosophically?

Chapter 13: Why should you learn to think philosophically?   <img “alignleft size-full wp-image-564″ src=”https://whatiseducationhq.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Graham-80-X-80.png” alt=”Graham Oliver” width=”80″ height=”80″ > Why learn philosophy? Untended, our everyday decisions, and our outlook on life are riddled with bad philosophical judgments. We can’t manage without making philosophical assumptions, and bad philosophy results in bad decisions. We can only

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Chapter 13: Why should you learn to think philosophically?   <img “alignleft size-full wp-image-564″ src=”https://whatiseducationhq.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Graham-80-X-80.png” alt=”Graham Oliver” width=”80″ height=”80″ > Why learn philosophy? Untended, our everyday decisions, and our outlook on life are riddled with bad philosophical judgments. We can’t manage without making philosophical assumptions, and bad philosophy results in bad decisions. We can only

Chapter 14: Educational communities of inquiry

Chapter 14: Educational communities of inquiry (ECOIs) The best way to develop reasoning is in disciplined discussion – “Communities of Inquiry”. Our reasoning evolves out of, and through, the internalization of the voices of others, particularly the give-and-take of discussion and dialogue where reasons are exchanged respectfully. The more profound the challenge, and the more

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Chapter 14: Educational communities of inquiry (ECOIs) The best way to develop reasoning is in disciplined discussion – “Communities of Inquiry”. Our reasoning evolves out of, and through, the internalization of the voices of others, particularly the give-and-take of discussion and dialogue where reasons are exchanged respectfully. The more profound the challenge, and the more

Chapter 15: Discussion skills that create knowledge

Chapter 15: Discussion skills that create knowledge Quality philosophical discussions create knowledge and developed critical thinking, as well as enabling us to explore the core issues about life that concern us most. Here are the basic skills that need to be developed, and some tips on how to facilitate these discussions. Anyone can do it,

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Chapter 15: Discussion skills that create knowledge Quality philosophical discussions create knowledge and developed critical thinking, as well as enabling us to explore the core issues about life that concern us most. Here are the basic skills that need to be developed, and some tips on how to facilitate these discussions. Anyone can do it,

Chapter 16: Integrating the practices

Chapter 16: Integrating the practices If schooling is only one educational institution, and perhaps shouldn’t even be the central one, how should formal education be arranged – particularly if we prioritize independent inquiry and empower learners with knowledge of education itself? Some possibilities are explored here. The educational requirements of our duties of respect for

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Chapter 16: Integrating the practices If schooling is only one educational institution, and perhaps shouldn’t even be the central one, how should formal education be arranged – particularly if we prioritize independent inquiry and empower learners with knowledge of education itself? Some possibilities are explored here. The educational requirements of our duties of respect for