Symposium Introduction: Educating Responsible Believers.
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| Title: | Symposium Introduction: Educating Responsible Believers. |
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| Authors: | Hand, Michael (AUTHOR), Burbules, Nicholas C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Educational Theory. Apr2025, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p188-191. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Critical thinking, Teacher role, Teaching methods, Judgment (Psychology), Learning, Social processes, Cognitive bias, Vaccine refusal |
| Abstract: | The article "Symposium Introduction: Educating Responsible Believers" discusses the importance of fostering responsible belief in students at all levels of education. It emphasizes the need for students to critically evaluate evidence, arguments, and testimony to form beliefs. The article also explores various pedagogical interventions and virtues that promote responsible belief, as well as contemporary challenges such as vaccine refusal and wishful thinking. The authors highlight the significance of educating for responsible belief in addressing societal issues and emphasize the role of educators in guiding students towards becoming responsible believers and decision-makers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article "Symposium Introduction: Educating Responsible Believers" discusses the importance of fostering responsible belief in students at all levels of education. It emphasizes the need for students to critically evaluate evidence, arguments, and testimony to form beliefs. The article also explores various pedagogical interventions and virtues that promote responsible belief, as well as contemporary challenges such as vaccine refusal and wishful thinking. The authors highlight the significance of educating for responsible belief in addressing societal issues and emphasize the role of educators in guiding students towards becoming responsible believers and decision-makers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00132004 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/edth.70011 |
