Category Archives: philosophy

Columbus, Philosophy, and Christian Education

Posted on March 25, 2008 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? Fiction: Christopher Columbus sailed to the new world on the Nina, the Pinta, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, children, Christian Education, philosophy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Columbus, Philosophy, and Christian Education

Did you change your mind this past year?

Posted on January 8, 2008 by igalindo

Some time ago we posted a link to a great site called “I used to believe.” It’s a fun look at the naturally quirky world of children’s epistemology. We all used to believe something as children that we no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in assessment, personal growth, philosophy, world view | Comments Off on Did you change your mind this past year?

Posted on January 4, 2008 by igalindo
Posted in Design, philosophy, quotes, teaching | Comments Off on

Posted on November 26, 2007 by igalindo
Posted in Design, philosophy, quotes, teaching | Comments Off on

Ideas people fall in love with

Posted on November 7, 2007 by igalindo

It seems that we have a tendency of falling in love with certain concepts now and again. Some of these concepts come and go, others are more pernicious. Some concepts become popular, then wane with time or over-familiarity. What I … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophy, world view | Comments Off on Ideas people fall in love with

Posted on October 25, 2007 by igalindo
Posted in philosophy, quotes, teaching | Comments Off on

Lions, Hyenas, and Teaching

Posted on September 24, 2007 by igalindo

The following is adapted from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: The lion is the king of the jungle because of its dominance as … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophy, teaching | 1 Comment

“Thinking educationally”: more basic educational questions

Posted on September 5, 2007 by igalindo

At a recent consultation with a school I once again encountered the dilemma faced by school leaders who lack a background in the field of education. This school has been in existence for ten years, well past the “make it … Continue reading →

Posted in curriculum, philosophy, teaching | 2 Comments

Paglia on Religion and the Arts in America

Posted on September 3, 2007 by igalindo

Arion: A Journal of Humanities and the Classics is a favorite journal that, when I have opportunity, savor more than just read. It fills the lacuna of my formal cultural education. The on-line version of Arion journal for Spring/Summer 2007 … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, philosophy, world view | 2 Comments

Photoshop and training clergy

Posted on August 20, 2007 by igalindo

An aspiring artist friend and I enjoy occasional conversations about art and aesthetics. One on-going philosophical conversation has to do with “what is art?” This, in the context of how current and emerging technologies are changing the practices, if not … Continue reading →

Posted in curriculum, philosophy, technology and education, vocation | 3 Comments