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stemeducationjournal.springeropen.com
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| | | | | Over the past decade, the prevalence of anxiety has increased among college-aged students and college counseling centers have become increasingly concerned about the negative impact of anxiety on students. While college in general can be stressful, college science classrooms have the potential to be especially anxiety-inducing because of the sometimes chilly and competitive environment of the class. Further, college science courses are increasingly being transitioned from traditional lecture to active learning where students take an active role in their learning, often through participating in activities such as clicker questions and group work. There is emerging evidence that suggests active learning activities may cause students to feel anxious, but no stu... | |
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| | | | | This chapter will explore considerations for the adoption of grading contracts with the possible addition of the mechanics of game design, game-based learning, or gamification. The motivation for this approach is to ensure equity and inclusion in the classroom by creating a compassionate environment to enhance student engagement and learning. When introduced in the appropriate way, teachers can track students' progress without the imposition of the added stress and fear that conventional assessment practices engender. Sometimes referred as "ungrading," the adoption of these strategies prioritizes the progress of each individual student and re-envisions learning as a series of achievements that students complete and level-up to take on a series of successive ... | |
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| | | | | [AI summary] The provided text is a comprehensive list of educational resources, organizations, and initiatives aimed at addressing issues of equity, achievement gaps, and systemic challenges in education, particularly in urban and low-income communities. It highlights various programs such as Promise Neighborhoods, Harlem Children's Zone, and the To&Through Project, which focus on improving educational outcomes through community collaboration, extended learning opportunities, and systemic reforms. The text also references research on the economic impact of closing achievement gaps, the role of family and neighborhood in student success, and the persistent racial and socioeconomic disparities in education. Additionally, it includes quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois... | |
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www.lesswrong.com
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| | | (Independent) alignment researchers need to be exceptionally good at philosophy of science In order to be effective, independent AI alignment/safety/... | ||
