"Well said, that wisdom is to be discovered for ourselves
I am intrigued that education in the university in Pakistan does not draw lines between "knowledge" v. "wisdom." I wonder why students and professors are still able…"
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"Does Pakistani and/or your school curriculum leave room for the pursuit of wisdom in social studies? If so, how? If not, why not? I think, in U.S., we do not emphasize it all, virtually."
"I introduce most of my classes with a bunch of concepts to carry us through the year into whatever we study with some stories, metaphors, quotes, and and in this case, a cartoon. I like it because it captures how important the study of philosophy…"
"A few more semantic reflections before I get into substance:
I thought it was interesting that you used the word "wisdom" to describe this core piece of education that is missing, and I tend to use the word, "philosophy." I…"
"I have clarification question about the following statements.
"Wisdom discerns equally well within the realms of social thought and action... It is a unifying lens that has powerful focus in both the universe of ideas and that of events…"
"You posed the question, What other questions should we be asking ourselves about the role of wisdom in social studies?, so I've been thinking about that, and here are a few I think may be important. Some of them are similar to the ones you…"
"I've been meaning to respond to this post. It is the post that made me want to get involved in your organization again, after many years of losing touch and maybe some faith. I, too view the pursuit of wisdom, in all its manifestations…"
"Welcome, Kathy!
Thank you for taking the time and energy to get involved in AK-CSS and the teaching & learning of Social Studies in Alaska. You are bringing your thoughts and talents at a critical time in or community and…"
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- Where do you live?
- Anchorage
- Are you a student or a teacher?
- Teacher
- What is your favorite subject in Social Studies?
- Global Studies or Government/Economics
- Why do you want to join our forum?
- To exchange ideas and push each other to reflect deeply about our practice
- What do you do for fun?
- reading, camping, games
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- At 2:57pm on January 7, 2015,
John Trampush said…
Welcome, Kathy!
Thank you for taking the time and energy to get involved in AK-CSS and the teaching & learning of Social Studies in Alaska. You are bringing your thoughts and talents at a critical time in or community and organization.
With your background in language arts as well, you're ideas will be very fruitful with our Created Equal in Alaska project.
I look forward to working with you!
Take Care,
-John
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