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(grammar and spelling). While these procedural requirements are important, I believe they shouldn’t hold the same weight as the actual content of a post. And yet, rubric criteria often weighted mechanics equal to critical thinking. It seems to me that the central goal of an assessment is to demonstrate mastery of learning objectives more than mastery of secondary processes. In short, what you say is more important than how you say it. I can already hear the arguments against this philosophy. However
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Ramstad and Harstad laboratories, often times leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals. Because the psychology department at PLU is committed to providing meaningful and rigorous undergraduate education that balances science and application, we provide a core of courses which cover research methodology and statistics designed to enhance the development of skills in critical thinking and theory building. Our goal is to prepare students to succeed throughout life. Throughout the program direct
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environments. That work is illuminated in each of our stories of this year. You can read about Hispanic Studies major Riley Dolan (’19)’s engagement with the difficult history of genocide in Guatemala, and his use of our Digital Humanities lab to map memory sites there. Visiting professor of fiction writing Melissa Michal used her classes to empower students and advance PLU’s commitment to social justice. Philosophy faculty are sharpening critical thinking skills in our community with the “Tacoma
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Ramstad and Harstad laboratories, often times leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals. Because the psychology department at PLU is committed to providing meaningful and rigorous undergraduate education that balances science and application, we provide a core of courses which cover research methodology and statistics designed to enhance the development of skills in critical thinking and theory building. Our goal is to prepare students to succeed throughout life. Throughout the program direct
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how to conduct research through the literature and offering many opportunities to engage in this practice. This program has helped me to become a more critical thinker who seeks to unpack the layers of an issue or situation to best understand the why something is happening, as opposed to only the what.Career after graduationI am currently an elementary PE Teacher in southern California. The most pertinent part of the MSK program that prepared me to secure this position was the applied project
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prepares us to engage as thoughtful, reflective, empathetic, productive global citizens. These opportunities include: individual courses, major/minor programs, study abroad, community-engaged learning, internships, supported research, on-campus events and post-graduate opportunities. Come and explore the world with us.Jump to sections: A Global Education | Lutes in the World | International Students | Locally Global | Thinking Globally | Post-Graduation Global Opportunities - please select - A Global
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, California. What made you choose PLU? I chose PLU because teaching and mentoring are valued. I have had amazing teachers who changed my life for the better, and I want to pay it forward. In addition, the Lute community celebrates individuality and encourages creative and critical thinking. What has your experience been so far? I absolutely love being a Lute. I feel like I belong here and love working with my esteemed colleagues and teaching fine students. Any advice for those in music? “Have courage and
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education intended for students planning to teach mathematics at the secondary school level. For students who are interested in mathematics in support of another major, PLU offers minors in mathematics, statistics and actuarial science (for those planning a career in the insurance industry). Whether or not you become a career mathematician, the quantitative problem-solving and critical thinking skills developed in pursuit of a major from the PLU mathematics program will enable you to tackle quantitative
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, and other loved ones. White supremacists’ display of racism, anti-Semitism and raw hatred is antithetical to what this nation and the PLU community stands for. PLU’s mission calls us to care for others, for their communities and for the Earth, and we remain resolute in our commitment to address bigotry whenever and wherever it arises on our campus and within our communities. I caution against generalizations and judgement of those with whom we may disagree; that kind of thinking and resulting
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media publications. This doesn’t explain every feature, rather it highlights utilities that may or may not have any convenient explanation published anywhere. . . After reviewing this media literacy tool, people should understand the acceptable communicative behaviors on these apps. They should also come to an understanding that these are all sources meant for forms of social interaction. As long as people approach social media with a basic understanding and critical thinking skills, social media
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