Jörg Matthias Determann
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Opinion
Using Outer Space as a Safe Space in Your Courses
From the evolution of life to settler colonialism, controversial topics are often most freely discussed if imagined off the Earth,…
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How to Make Students Feel Cared for in Spaces Increasingly Filled with Technology
Beyond using powerful software, teachers should cultivate the soft skills that make us human, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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How to Make Ancient History Relevant to Students in the Gulf Today
Students do not need to have the remnants of a Greek or Roman temple nearby to understand the legacy of…
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Pen, Paper and Print: Some Advantages of Low-Tech Teaching
(The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Al-Fanar Media).…
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Nurturing Empathy and Solidarity Through Teaching the History of Slavery
History tells us that almost anyone can be enslaved. Such lessons can help affluent students relate to people who are…
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From ‘Aladdin’ to ‘Grendizer’: Connecting with Students through Popular Culture
Watching cartoons in class can be more than a superficial exercise, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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Tackling Climate Change Through Teaching Environmental History
With global warming being felt everywhere, a historian in Qatar argues we should pass on lessons from the environmental past…
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A Feel for History: Let Students Experience It with All Their Senses
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, a historian in Qatar argues that teachers should make the most of the return to…
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Kindness in the Classroom Is More Important Than Ever During Covid-19
Warmth and generosity are qualities inherent in teachers that cannot be replaced by technology, writes a professor of history.
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How to Create Safe Spaces for Teaching Taboo Topics
A history professor in Qatar offers advice for instructors seeking to discuss sensitive social and political issues.
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