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The Future of Teaching Is Moving in Opposite Directions

By Stephen L. Chew
December 11, 2023

Educators all want teaching to progress, but right now there are two contrary definitions of progress. I call one form of progress transactional teaching and the other transformative teaching, and they are pulling teaching in opposing directions. Let me explain what I mean.

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