Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams. 1 That moment of reading was transformative. To accompany this teaching philosophy, I adopt ungrading 2 in all my courses.

Grades 104

Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 104

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2023

EdSurge recently connected with Hershovitz to hear why he thinks it’s important to nurture philosophy in kids throughout school and college, and what advice he has for educators about how to do it. Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. EdSurge: What’s an example of how kids think like philosophers?

Teaching Philosophy 218

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Failure Schools 218

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Your engagement with these topics may take the form of assigned readings and/or videos, class discussions, and/or assignments. Consider alternative readings or activities, when possible. Teaching in Higher Education , 25(7), 825-841. These topics include, but are not limited to, [insert topics]. References Beverly, E.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Your engagement with these topics may take the form of assigned readings and/or videos, class discussions, and/or assignments. Consider alternative readings or activities, when possible. Teaching in Higher Education , 25(7), 825-841. These topics include, but are not limited to, [insert topics]. References Beverly, E.

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Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy 111