Social Science in Schools
Social Science in Schools
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Enriching Early Learning
Developmental psychologist, Alison Gopnik, shows the value of social science in improving early education programs:
Continue reading “Enriching Early Learning”Black Women Mentors in Science
The overall motivation for my desire to see more Black women as mentors in science is not self-centered. I believe that science needs the perspectives, ideas, and creativity that can only result from diversification. As more underrepresented women and men of color are offered positions, more of them will take up roles as PIs, research advisors and administrators, and I am certain that more of my needs and those of others like me will be met. In order to navigate a career that I love, but that requires years of exhaustive training and that comes with no guarantee of financial … Continue reading Black Women Mentors in Science
Beading Your Way to a Successful Blog
Denise Krebs is an educator who has created this system of “B.E.A.D.” to advise students on how to blog more effectively. Her advice is useful for all new bloggers from the community sector, business and other industries.
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Career As An Applied Sociologist
Earlier today I spoke on a careers panel at the postgraduate students’ day for The Australian Sociological Association.
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Social Science of Common Sense
We’re constantly told to act according to common sense. Common sense is supposed to stop us from making foolish mistakes, and in many ways it does. This notion describes all of our social learning in a nutshell. It’s the collection of the sum total of our personal experiences as well as those of the people around us. It helps us walk into a situation with a certain level of familiarity. The problem with common sense is that it can be misleading.
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