You Are Not So Smart

Posted by Doncrack | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 07-07-2010 | Print This Post |
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For me, this blog falls under the category of "Why didn't I find this before?" David Mcraney (who describes himself as a a journalist who loves psychology, technology and the internet") writes a provocative blog called You Are Not So Smart where he posts thoughtful musings about common "misconceptions", such as: Most opinions are the result of years of rational, objective analysis.In romance, opposites attract.After you learn something new, you remember how you were once ignorant or wrong.These ideas probably seem familiar to most of us psychology teacher-types - we talk about them (often in the research methods or social psych. chapters) and often they start lively, important discussions in the classroom. I've always wanted to have a psychological version of the great "Bad Astronomy" webpage, and this blog comes darn close, in a way. (personal note: I found out about this blog through a great friend, Jim Hanna. Thanks Jim!) posted by Rob McEntarffer

Teaching Tolerance

Posted by Doncrack | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 31-03-2010 | Print This Post |
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You've certainly seen their free magazines and perhaps even their emails.  The Southern Poverty Law Center's education project is an outstanding site dealing with a variety of prejudice and reduction of prejudice articles, activities, and resources.  One could literally teach an entire course utilizing the materials on this site. The Magazine Professional Development Activities Search Page with list below Mix It Up If you are a believer in social justice, reducing prejudice, increasing understanding, and increasing an understanding of history, this is a fantastic site. Enjoy, Chuck