#AfricaEd Archive

A slow chat intended for international educators in Africa and beyond but open to anyone who is interested of course. We chat weekly on Thursdays from August to June starting at 7am GMT and going until whenever.

Thursday February 9, 2017
2:00 AM EST

participatechat Feb 9 @ 2:00 AM EST

Participate in the upcoming #AfricaEd by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/EihZOJo8vM
rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 2:00 AM EST

Q1 We've seen massive protests lately around the world. How should Ts be involved in helping Ss understand why? #AfricaEd
AssignmentHelpN Feb 9 @ 2:10 AM EST

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holtspeak Feb 9 @ 2:15 AM EST

A1(1) I don’t think Ts should deal in why bt rather gv tools and chance 2 analyze & think & hv Ss develop the “why” w guidance #africaed
massignmenthelp Feb 9 @ 2:15 AM EST

#AfricaEd Should the toughest kids be assigned to the best teachers? https://t.co/3NhTh5TF87
holtspeak Feb 9 @ 2:18 AM EST

A1(2) Ed is the foundation of democracy so important 2 develop critical thinking & empathy in Ss 2 shore up eroding democracy #africaed
rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 2:49 AM EST

.@holtspeak I like idea of providing context & allow Ss 2 determine why & validity of arguments Look at diff perspective so import #AfricaEd
In reply to @holtspeak
rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 3:30 AM EST

Q2 How do you help students understand ways to voice their opinions on societal issues in a productive way? #AfricaEd
4954education Feb 9 @ 3:37 AM EST

if they pick up concepts, perspectives and ideas for why, they can then apply to various contexts. #africaed
In reply to @rharwood17, @holtspeak
MmeLayman Feb 9 @ 3:42 AM EST
This week's #AfricaEd is way outside my knowledge/experience base! Excited to see the answers! https://t.co/uChXJBrgjI
- rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 12:52 AM EST
  
  Schools, students and protests, oh my! Join the #AfricaEd conversation today! 7am GMT official slow chat start time
rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 3:45 AM EST

A2 Show them examples that worked. Discuss cause & effect. Critical thinking skills are key here #AfricaEd
iCoder1978 Feb 9 @ 3:47 AM EST

Ditto. Happy to watch and learn. #africaed
In reply to @MmeLayman, @rharwood17
MmeLayman Feb 9 @ 3:51 AM EST

A3. I think it wld depend on the country we lived in. I might probe them 2 find a way that might have a larger impact on decisions #AfricaEd
MmeLayman Feb 9 @ 3:52 AM EST

A4. If this involved imposing your views on them, no. We have to walk a find line. Educating is key, not always influencing. #AfricaEd
rharwood17 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 3:52 AM EST

I was just contemplating the different realities, national laws, situations of our intl schools. #AfricaEd
In reply to @MmeLayman
HilaaMukaddam Feb 9 @ 3:53 AM EST

teach them the concept of the Golden circle-What, How, WHY #AfricaEd
In reply to @holtspeak
holtspeak Feb 9 @ 3:54 AM EST
.@HilaaMukaddam tell me more about the golden circles! #africaed
In reply to @HilaaMukaddam
- HilaaMukaddam Feb 9 @ 3:53 AM EST
  
  teach them the concept of the Golden circle-What, How, WHY #AfricaEd
  In reply to @holtspeak
TTMobile_gh Feb 9 @ 3:55 AM EST

#AfricaEd is now trending in Ghana, ranking 17
holtspeak Feb 9 @ 3:58 AM EST

cool. I'll check it out. #africaed
In reply to @HilaaMukaddam
WebberDigits Feb 9 @ 3:58 AM EST

#WebberDigits | #AfricaEd is now trending in Ghana, ranking 17