Etymologically, the word pedagogy means “the art of teaching children” – paidos, in ancient Greek, meaning “child”. But while higher education is growing and continuing education is developing, we can notice that no other term has emerged to designate the way to teach an adult audience, not even “andragogy” – of the Greek andros designating […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Pedagogy in the higher: must we really bet on the autonomy of students?
Professor investigated for saying the moon landing was fake
Higher ed really has a problem now. Across the country, our kids are being forced to learn there are 52 genders, that only white people kept slaves…all sorts of odd things. “When Alexander the Great captured Alexandria, it was called Memphis at the time, he found the Great Library there, and took the knowledge back […] … learn more→
Find out how you can best compare auto insurance quotes online
When it comes evaluating insurance auto insurance firm, there is no cause for alarm the moment you understand what you are actually want. What you must understand is that not all insurance companies may be suitable for you. When you want to compare auto insurance quotes online, it is important to bear in mind that […] … learn more→
10 ways to help you settle for the right anonymous car insurance
While everyone may want to have their own car, the high fuels costs make it seem like a dream to many. Aside from this, it is necessary to begin looking for ways to reduce other operating costs in that regard. Now, where do you go? – Car insurance is one good example. As a matter […] … learn more→
I got a hoax academic paper about how UK politicians wipe their bums published
I had what seemed like rather a good idea a few weeks back. Building on some prominent findings in social psychology, I hypothesised that politicians on the right would wipe their bum with their left hand; and that politicians on the left would wipe with their right hand. Ludicrous? Yes – absolutely. But for once […] … learn more→
A new low: “Thinking differently” is RACIST
It seems like every week our “scholars” in higher ed make another startling discovery, that something innocuous is, in fact, RACIST. I’ve certainly covered many of these revelations, from milk, to fiscal responsibility, to showing up on time, but I’d like to put a capstone on the ultimate of this madness: Diversity of Thought Victor […] … learn more→
Types of financial requirement for your child’s education
Getting the education is very important these days if you want to achieve success in your life. Education is the lifetime learning that you get during your school days that can shape the future of your life as well as improve the quality of your Living. Most of the parents have some great future plans […] … learn more→
How the PROSPER Act could negatively impact LGBTQ students
The PROSPER Act, a bill to reauthorize and overhaul key elements of higher education law, could be brought for a vote in the House of Representatives any day now. Even so, the actual level of support for the PROSPER Act is still largely unknown. A number of groups, ranging from bipartisan officials, educational leaders, veterans groups, and even the Pentagon, already oppose […] … learn more→
Universities can help recruit more science and maths teachers, but they can’t do it alone
Calls for universities to recruit more science and maths students as a way of boosting numbers of specialist school teachers, or risk losing funding, fails to recognise the complexity of the task. While Education Minister Simon Birmingham’s recent announcement is well-intended, putting the responsibility on universities is unfair. It fails to consider that the way the teaching […] … learn more→
Millennials: the age of entitlement
I’m so lost! Your course is so confusing. Like, I really have no idea what to do and, like, I’m ready to simply cry and, like, drop this crazy course.” Susie, a major in education, blinked, but no tears came; she just kept glaring at me with her elaborately made-up brown eyes. She had texted […] … learn more→