Teaching Genius: Redefining Education with Lessons from Science and Philosophy
by Chris Edwards
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The history and philosophy of science provide a deep well of lessons and analogies for educators. Historically, geniuses are produced by certain recurring historical patterns which, once understood, can be synthesized into practical curricular and professional development guides for teachers and administrators. Drawing on history, philosophy, theoretical physics, neuroscience, and the best scholarship on teacher practice, Teaching Genius: Redefining Education with Lessons from Science and show more Philosophy presents a new vision for educational reform, one which is shaped by teachers and framed by history. Written by a classroom teacher, Teaching Genius is philosophical and practical, deeply rooted, and immediately applicable. Teachers and administrators looking to invigorate their classroom practices or their staffs will find this book to be indispensable. To learn more about Teaching Genius, and other works by Chris Edwards, check out his website here. show lessMembers
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Chris Edwards, EeD, is the author of two books of philosophy, one of which has been translated into Polish. He is a frequent contributor on the topics of law, logic, theoretical physics, and psychology to the science and philosophy journals Skeptic and Free Inquiry. His original "connect-the-dots" teaching methodology has been published by the show more National Council for Social Studies. A ten-year veteran of the classroom, he proudly teaches world history and Advanced Placement world history at a public high school in Indiana. show less
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- Nonfiction, Philosophy
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- 371.102 — Social sciences Education Schools and their activities; special education Teachers; Teaching personnel; Professors, masters instructors Personal influence
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- LB1025.3 .E345 — Education Theory and practice of education Theory and practice of education Teaching (Principles and practice)
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