I read with great interest the recent “advice” column by Leonard Cassuto, “Why Teaching Still Gets No Respect in Doctoral Training”. While I appreciate the author’s point of view, when stripped of the ...

Stephanie Schneider, SUNY Old Westbury, examines Paulo Freire’s fascinating work on social justice, and the democratic potential of education ...

Why we need students to understand concepts rather than simply learn facts – and what pedagogical approaches can help ...

For decades, researchers have found that teachers in public schools have undervalued the potential for academic success among students of color, setting low expectations for them and thinking of ...

The same design principles that brought Braille panels to public elevators and curb cuts to city sidewalks should be imported to the classroom and used to transform lessons and textbooks, says a ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. “In the age of information, the power of learning has transcended the boundaries of traditional classrooms, with digital solutions to ...

Jim Garrett is a professor of social studies education at the University of Georgia. Before earning his doctorate at Michigan State University, he taught high school social studies. In a guest column, ...

Antony is an amateur historian, disabilities advocate and retro-gaming enthusiast who publishes articles on a variety of subjects for several publications. The concepts and innovative technologies ...