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3 days ago · A Texas elementary school teacher who has claimed being a victim of revenge p*rn at the hands of her ex boyfriend is under investigation after sexually explicit videos of herself inside her classroom made the rounds. Adrienne Harborth was a music teacher at Gray Elementary in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Fort Bend County ...
Mar 3, 2022 · Usable Knowledge. How to Argue in Class. Argument mapping helps students better understand and discuss different perspectives. Posted March 3, 2022. By Emily Boudreau. Moral, Civic, and Ethical Education. Learning Design and Instruction. Teachers and Teaching.
Mar 14, 2024 · While some educators are worried about using AI-driven technologies in the classroom, others like Adrian Antao have found real benefits to using such tools. Adrian is a high school English teacher who believes in the potential of generative artificial intelligence to inspire learning and creativity while freeing up time for other school ...
- Laying The Foundation For Teaching Argumentation and Persuasion
- Understanding The Difference Between Argumentation and Persuasion
- Rhetoric and Rhetorical Appeals
- The Power of Words
- A Fun and Engaging Warm-Up Activity For Teaching Argumentation and Persuasion
- Engaging Activities For Teaching Argumentation and Persuasion
- A Final Note on The Art of Teaching Argumentation and Persuasion
Before jumping into one of the activities below, you need to set your students up for success. Therefore, be sure to teach the essential conceptsfor effective argumentation and persuasion. Afterall, both argumentation and persuasion are cornerstone communication skills in the 21st century. So, not only do you want to do these topics justice for the...
While these two topics are often taught together, it’s important for students to know that they aren’t exactly synonyms. Instead, you could argue (see what I did there) these two concepts act as compliments to one another. In many cases, persuasion can strengthen an argument, and vice versa. But again, they’re not exactly the same when it comes to ...
I absolutelylovecomparing persuasion and argumentation to art. Why? Because it’s a true craft. Do I explain it that way to my students? Abso-freakin-lutely. Why? Because they need to understand that presenting a sound and persuasive argument is a skill. That these writing and speaking skills take time and effort to develop. Enter: Rhetoric. I alway...
Once students have an understanding of these essential definitions, it’s time to move on to a more abstract, yet highly significant, concept: the power of words. This is where I introduce the importance (and power) of diction. This is the perfect time to explain how words impact reader/audience experience. One of the simplest examples to make a cas...
What tween or teen doesn’tlike arguing with adults? (Trust me. They’re far and few between.) In other words, students will eat this activity up. Rather than focusing on deep and heavy topics that require a great deal of research and unpacking, this activity is a lighthearted warm-up. The goal is to get students to start thinking about what goes int...
Watching TV. Driving down the highway. Scrolling through social media. The art of argumentation and persuasion are everywhere. So, why not bring some of those real-life examples to your classroom? Because the truth is, persuasion and argumentation comes in all shapes and sizes. Therefore, it might be time to look beyondthe traditional argumentative...
Remember, I’m not saying traditional essays are bad. But I think it’s worth looking beyond the traditions and asking ourselves, how can we make this better? Better for the students. More reflective of and applicable to the world we live in. If there’s some fun to be had along the way, so be it! (In fact, I encourage it!) So, as you go one to try an...
The essay provides a strong analysis of “The Metamorphosis,” with relevant details and examples supporting the main argument. The student effectively uses evidence from the text to argue the father’s role in Gregor’s demise.
The Adrian College program draws upon this unique heritage when helping students learn today. Part of the curriculum includes reading David Batstone’s book, “Not for Sale,” an exposé of human trafficking — otherwise known as modern-day slavery.
While many are worried about using AI in the classroom, Adrian has found real benefits. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on harnessing AI in schools. Adrian Antao is a high school...
