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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? Society depends on creatives just as much as scientists. What is SHAPE?

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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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According to Wikipedia: “In the United States education system, social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, and political science.” Click here for more history-oriented games and simulations.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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However, upon closer inspection, the university admissions team can see that the second candidate worked part-time after school to financially support themself, so had less time to dedicate to their studies, and they lived in a poorer neighbourhood and attended a lower-achieving school.

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What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

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Sustainable Development Goals have three dimensions: society, environment and economy, and it is possible to achieve sustainability when these dimensions are considered as a whole. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. What is STEM Education?

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Our school approach in teaching sustainability

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We work continuously to secure and coordinate support that targets academic and non-academic barriers to achievement in order to promote improved outcomes for students, families, and communities. Activities will be carried out to improve students’ social, emotional, analytical thinking, and creativity skills.

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Essential Tips: What Are The Key Elements of Integrative Learning?

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Integrative learning is all about connecting different areas of knowledge and skills, and interdisciplinary approaches play a crucial role in achieving this goal. By bringing together diverse perspectives, integrative learning promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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One of the things I love most about science, and GIS and ecology in particular, is that it’s a creative process. I began my career in the technical side of GIS, but I have been wooed to the social sciences. It’s fun to explore how we can tackle questions from new angles and resolve environmental issues in creative ways.