Reflecting on: The Intriguing Nature of What Defines Interest – Quite Captivating!

Reflecting on: The Intriguing Nature of What Defines Interest – Quite Captivating!

I was fascinated by a tweet I came across today discussing a fifty-year-old paper that outlined ideas for what makes a theory interesting. The tweet suggested that these ideas could also be used to generate interesting articles, blog posts, and for critical thinking in general. The 12 factors that make a theory interesting, as originally … Read more

Top Resources for Creating Lessons on the Inquiry, “What Defines an American?”

Top Resources for Creating Lessons on the Inquiry, “What Defines an American?”

Trump advisor Stephen Miller delivered a speech last night asserting that “America is for Americans and Americans only.” This xenophobic statement presents an opportunity for us to engage our students in exploring the question, “Who is an American?” While language barriers may pose a challenge for my ELL Newcomer class, I have previously conducted a … Read more