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Teaching Sovereign Knowers

by Michael Moynihan

Teaching Sovereign Knowers

This collection examines how a curriculum is delivered and received. It is about teaching in such a way the student becomes engaged in learning, that he becomes what Walker Percy calls a “sovereign knower.” The content of the collection will be released serially. Following an introductory piece, the written portion of this collection will be divided into four parts. Complementing the written portion will be a series of podcasts, in which we discuss segments of the series in greater depth. In the first part, we will examine the roots of...
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Teaching Science Scientifically

by Michael Moynihan

Teaching Science Scientifically

In this collection, educators and distinguished guests present articles and talks pointed at the first main reasoning for The Initiative for the Renewal of Science Education. This initiative aims to emphasize a reexamination of the school of science with the idea of showing teachers and parents the new method of dialogue we should consider as modern educators. The first collection approaches a broader idea of What is Science, where content showcases the broad idea of science as a subject and its critical implications in our thinking. This initiative in no...
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Moral Relativism

by Michael Moynihan

Moral Relativism

Quiz Time? The Juniors in Moral Theology class glance furtively at each other as Mr. Gleason passes out what appears to be a quiz. The unspoken question is answered, “Gentlemen, this is not for a grade. I simply want you to write next to each statement whether it is a fact or an opinion. We will be discussing this in class.” A few of the boys visibly relax. Fifteen minutes later the class begins what will become a lengthy and heated discussion, spanning multiple class periods, on matters foundational not only...

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This collection features content from Michael Moynihan. Scroll down to explore the chapters in this collection.