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Why does engagement plummet as learners advance in school? Why does the stream of questions from curious toddlers slow to a trickle as they become teenagers? Most importantly, what can teachers and schools do to reverse this trend? Beautiful Questions in the Classroom has the answers. Written to be both inspirational and practical, this resource will help educators transform their classrooms into cultures of curiosity.

The corporatisation of the contemporary university has sped up the clock. In The Slow Professor, Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber discuss how adopting the principles of the Slow movement in academic life can counter this erosion of humanistic education. Focusing on the individual faculty member and his or her own professional practice, Berg and Seeber present both an analysis of the culture of speed in the academy and ways of alleviating stress while improving teaching, research, and collegiality.

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our lives Humans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out...

Kids walk into schools full of wonder and questions. How you, as an educator, respond to students' natural curiosity can help further their own exploration and shape the way they learn today and in the future. The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It's time to recognize that compliance doesn't foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity.

Abridged for audio. Read by the author, Clive James. With fascinating essays on towering figures from Anna Akhmatova to Stefan Zweig, via Charles de Gaulle, Hitler, Thomas Mann and Wittgenstein, Cultural Amnesia is one of the crowning achievements in Clive James's illustrious career as a critic...

This podcast offers close readings of Arendt’s books alongside engaging interviews and thought-provoking conversations in the spirit of Hannah Arendt, who thought loving the world means neither uncritical acceptance nor contemptuous rejection, but the unwavering facing up to and comprehension of that which is.

Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as a clam." So, let's cut to the chase, if you jump on the bandwagon now, the first 100 subscribers will ...

The 21st century is a world in constant change. In A New Culture of Learning, Doug Thomas and John Seely Brown pursue an understanding of how the forces of change, and emerging waves of interest associated with these forces, inspire and invite us to imagine a future of learning that is as powerful as it is optimistic.

At Culture & Chaos Podcast, our mission is to educate, entertain, and empower a diverse and inclusive audience through lively, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the Black experience while fostering understanding across cultures. We dive into the heart of politics—both in the United States and globally—while exploring entertainment, business, and personal growth. With humor, authenticity, and a commitment to uplifting voices, we aim to spark curiosity, inspire action, and create a space where everyone feels welcome to learn, laugh, and grow together.

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Hephzibah Kaplan is a UK-trained art therapist, artist and transpersonal psychotherapy supervisor. She co-founded the London Art Therapy Centre in 2010 and is its director as well as senior art therapist, supervisor and educator. She has had a broad and eclectic training in clinical approaches as well as in the various arts including art, drama, dance, clowning, Constellation Family work, and Autogenic Training – incorporating these modalities in her work with adults and children. Her clinical influences include Joseph H. Berke (psychoanalytic supervision), Frank Farrelly (founder of ...

Im Februar wird Malta erkundet und es gibt einen Streifzug durch die bewegte Geschichte der sonnenverwöhnten mediterranen Inselgruppe...

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This podcast discusses the history of scientific thought and tells stories about the greatest scientific discoveries and the scientists who made them. There may also be an inordinate amount of Xennial-related references thrown in along the way. Episodes will be released every two weeks on Fridays! Thanks for listening.

Kiya Learning offers top-notch science classes across the USA, designed to ignite curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Our courses are tailored for learners of all ages, blending hands-on experiments with theoretical knowledge to make science both fun and accessible. From elementary-level basics to advanced topics in physics, chemistry, and biology, Kiya Learning ensures students receive a well-rounded education that aligns with modern academic standards.With expert instructors, interactive learning tools, and flexible schedules, students can explore the wonders of...

🎧 Ein Podcast der Hamburg Open Online University (HOOU) Was wolltest du schon immer mal wissen – ganz unabhängig von Job und Alltag? In diesem Podcast fragen wir bekannte Menschen aus Hamburg, was sie wirklich interessiert, was sie lernen und wissen wollen. Sie haben sich in Film, Sport, Literatur und anderen Bereichen einen Namen gemacht – und verraten nun, welcher Weg sie dahin geführt hat, wo sie auch anders hätten abbiegen können. Es geht um gelebte und ungelebte Leidenschaften, zufälliges und geplantes Lernen, um Aha-Momente und die Frage: Wie verändert Lernen unser Leben? Im...

Some thoughts about peacebuilding, peace research and how they relate to the SDG 16. Friedensforschung

Playlist de chercheur·es, le podcast qui donne de la voix aux sciences ! Des chercheuses et chercheurs sélectionnent trois morceaux qui résonnent avec leur sujet de recherche pour un papotage scientifique en musique.Une série et production Exploreur – Communauté d’universités et établissements de Toulouse. Coordination et suivi éditorial : Clara Mauler, Eva Bouloux et Manon Aubin. Coproduction et réalisation avec Campus FM : François Berchenko et Thomas Delafosse. Visuel : Delphie Guillaumé.#podcast #science #recherche #scientifique #vulgarisation #musique #playlist #audio #...

Von der Couch in den Alltag – Der Podcast über Psychotherapie, unsere Gesellschaft und alles dazwischen! Hier sprechen wir über globale Themen der heutigen Zeit aus Sicht der Psychotherapie. Wir, das sind Dr. Johann Steinberger (u.a. Psychotherapeut und Begründer der Affektresonanz-Therapie) und Simon Hilmar (u.a. psychosozialer Berater). Hört uns zu, wie wir uns kompakt und verständlich über die Mythen und Fakten der menschlichen Psyche unterhalten – oder über Alltägliches, wie zum Beispiel künstliche Intelligenz, die Klimakrise, die Harry Potter Buchreihe oder Pick-Up Artists. ...

A podcast in which we take a look at research papers and discuss their results.