August 23 - August 30, 2015
The development of language continues on. See the Language section for new words, and the development of a teen meme, remarkably researched.
Also two interesting areas of pushback this week: first, in cognitive science, researchers found that only 1/3 of 100 psychology studies were reproduced in their trials. This has sparked a series of follow up articles. Certainly, though, it's a mistake to cast aspersions on the field as a whole.
Also, following an article in the Atlantic a few weeks ago about the "Coddling of the American Mind," a wave of articles pushing back on the new PC have emerged. Are we protecting kids too much? What's the right degree?
These and more this week--enjoy!
FEATURED ARTICLES
A Rich Exploration Of What Makes Expert Teachers
Bright, 8/27/15
"Expert teachers recognize the learner as one system, themselves as another, and
their interaction with the learner as a third system. In order to successfully manage
the interaction and support their learner's development an expert teacher utilizes
multiple awarenesses (of self, learner, interaction, teaching practice/content, and
external content)."
ADMISSIONS
MOOC Courses Are Showing Up On College Applications
New York Times, 8/25/15
CHARACTER
Further Challenging Of The Grit Narrative
EdWeek, 4/27/15
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Do People Behave Differently When Drawings Of Eyes Are Watching?
Atlas Obscura, 8/20/15
Study Finds Only 1/3 Of Studies Can Be Reproduced
Nature, 8/27/15
More On the Reliability (Or Unreliability) Of Studies
Atlantic, 9/1/15
A History And Explanation Of P-Values
Pacific Standard, 8/24/15
CURRICULUM
Does Learning Music Improve One's Ability To Learn?
Hechinger Report, 8/24/15
Should We Teach More Of What We Don't Know?
New York Times, 8/24/15
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
The New PC: Protecting Everyone Everywhere From Hurt Feelings
Spectator, 8/29/15
Literary Feminism In Medieval Europe
Stanford, 8/24/15
Duke Students Protest Assigned Reading Of 'Fun Home'
The Daily Beast, 8/24/15
HUMANITIES
How A Volcanic Eruption In 1815 Changed Art Everywhere
New York Times, 8/24/15
"The Meursault Investigation": A Response To "L'Etranger"
NPR, 8/21/15
The Supreme Court Used To Be Filled With Senators, Not Judges
Atlantic, 4/1/15
What Did A Slave Auction Catalog Look Like?
Slate, 8/20/15 [Primary Source]
Eric Foner's New Book On The Underground Railroad
Atlantic, 3/1/15
Shakespeare v Milton: Who's Best? A Two-Hour Debate & Reading
YouTube/Intelligence Squared, 7/8/14
LANGUAGE
"Netflix And Chill" Becomes Teen Euphemism: History Of A Meme
Fusion, 8/27/15
Oxford Dictionaries Add 'Awesomesauce' 'Butt-Dial' And More
Oxford Dictionaries, 8/27/15
PEDAGOGY
Reflecting On Process Improves Critical Thinking
The Journal, 8/26/15
READING/WRITING
Short Stories Composed Entirely Of Dictionary Sample Sentences
Slate, 8/26/15
People Read Literature On Paper, Pulp On eBooks, Says Amazon UK
Telegraph, 8/26/15
The Evolution (Devolution?) Of Summer Reading
Wall Street Journal, 8/14/15
How The Guardian Navigates British v. American Spelling
Atlantic, 3/1/15
STEM
There's An Online Encyclopedia Of Integer Sequences. Meet Its Maker
Wired, 8/22/15
TECH
Peru Uses Personal Drones To Guard Machu Picchu And Other Ruins
Slate, 8/24/15
The Failed Promise Of MOOCs (So Far?)
Daily Dot, 8/23/15
OTHER
A History Of Honorary Degrees
Priceonomics, 8/25/15
Helping Kids With Homework Transmits Our Anxieties To Them
New York Times, 8/24/15
Interactive Data On Public Opinion Of Public Schools
Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup, 10/1/14
Also two interesting areas of pushback this week: first, in cognitive science, researchers found that only 1/3 of 100 psychology studies were reproduced in their trials. This has sparked a series of follow up articles. Certainly, though, it's a mistake to cast aspersions on the field as a whole.
Also, following an article in the Atlantic a few weeks ago about the "Coddling of the American Mind," a wave of articles pushing back on the new PC have emerged. Are we protecting kids too much? What's the right degree?
These and more this week--enjoy!
FEATURED ARTICLES
A Rich Exploration Of What Makes Expert Teachers
Bright, 8/27/15
"Expert teachers recognize the learner as one system, themselves as another, and
their interaction with the learner as a third system. In order to successfully manage
the interaction and support their learner's development an expert teacher utilizes
multiple awarenesses (of self, learner, interaction, teaching practice/content, and
external content)."
ADMISSIONS
MOOC Courses Are Showing Up On College Applications
New York Times, 8/25/15
CHARACTER
Further Challenging Of The Grit Narrative
EdWeek, 4/27/15
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Do People Behave Differently When Drawings Of Eyes Are Watching?
Atlas Obscura, 8/20/15
Study Finds Only 1/3 Of Studies Can Be Reproduced
Nature, 8/27/15
More On the Reliability (Or Unreliability) Of Studies
Atlantic, 9/1/15
A History And Explanation Of P-Values
Pacific Standard, 8/24/15
CURRICULUM
Does Learning Music Improve One's Ability To Learn?
Hechinger Report, 8/24/15
Should We Teach More Of What We Don't Know?
New York Times, 8/24/15
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
The New PC: Protecting Everyone Everywhere From Hurt Feelings
Spectator, 8/29/15
Literary Feminism In Medieval Europe
Stanford, 8/24/15
Duke Students Protest Assigned Reading Of 'Fun Home'
The Daily Beast, 8/24/15
HUMANITIES
How A Volcanic Eruption In 1815 Changed Art Everywhere
New York Times, 8/24/15
"The Meursault Investigation": A Response To "L'Etranger"
NPR, 8/21/15
The Supreme Court Used To Be Filled With Senators, Not Judges
Atlantic, 4/1/15
What Did A Slave Auction Catalog Look Like?
Slate, 8/20/15 [Primary Source]
Eric Foner's New Book On The Underground Railroad
Atlantic, 3/1/15
Shakespeare v Milton: Who's Best? A Two-Hour Debate & Reading
YouTube/Intelligence Squared, 7/8/14
LANGUAGE
"Netflix And Chill" Becomes Teen Euphemism: History Of A Meme
Fusion, 8/27/15
Oxford Dictionaries Add 'Awesomesauce' 'Butt-Dial' And More
Oxford Dictionaries, 8/27/15
PEDAGOGY
Reflecting On Process Improves Critical Thinking
The Journal, 8/26/15
READING/WRITING
Short Stories Composed Entirely Of Dictionary Sample Sentences
Slate, 8/26/15
People Read Literature On Paper, Pulp On eBooks, Says Amazon UK
Telegraph, 8/26/15
The Evolution (Devolution?) Of Summer Reading
Wall Street Journal, 8/14/15
How The Guardian Navigates British v. American Spelling
Atlantic, 3/1/15
STEM
There's An Online Encyclopedia Of Integer Sequences. Meet Its Maker
Wired, 8/22/15
TECH
Peru Uses Personal Drones To Guard Machu Picchu And Other Ruins
Slate, 8/24/15
The Failed Promise Of MOOCs (So Far?)
Daily Dot, 8/23/15
OTHER
A History Of Honorary Degrees
Priceonomics, 8/25/15
Helping Kids With Homework Transmits Our Anxieties To Them
New York Times, 8/24/15
Interactive Data On Public Opinion Of Public Schools
Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup, 10/1/14