Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

50 Needs and Wants Examples

Needs refer to things that are essential while wants are the things that are desirable. According to Abraham Maslow (1954), we can separate needs into two types: Wants, on the other hand, are mere desires. These are not necessary for survival but enhance our quality of life if consumed in good measure. This can include […]

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25 Quantitative Reasoning Examples

Quantitative reasoning refers to the ability to handle numerical data, apply mathematical concepts to real-world situations, and convey results using valid arguments. The core of quantitative reasoning lies in numbers. This proficiency includes understanding, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data. We may need this skill in a range of STEM careers, including for work in engineering,

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List of 101 Classroom Consequences

Classroom consequences are the incentives and disincentives, rewards and punishments, put in in place by teachers in order to manage their classrooms and shape student behaviors. The consequences you choose should be proportionate to the behavior, respectful of the student’s rights and needs, and consistent with the cultural norms and school rules. Furthermore, be conscious

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101 Cognition Examples

Cognition refers to the multiple ways in which our minds process information, from interpreting raw information through the senses through to complex acts of analysis, inference, critique, and memory retrieval. A simple scholarly definition is provided below: “The definition of cognition that we prefer is both broad and commonly used, and can be described as

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21 Dogmatism Examples

The term dogmatic stems from the Greek word “dogma,” meaning “belief” or “tenet.” It refers to an unwavering confidence in a conviction or set of beliefs, usually religious or philosophical in nature, without empirical evidence backing it (Church & Samuelson, 2016; Gottschalk, 2018). Dogmatism is often seen as a negative trait, implying that the person

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10 Examples of McDonaldization of Society

McDonaldization refers to the homogenization and standardization of the world as a result of globalization and capitalism. The term was developed by the American sociologist George Ritzer  (b. 1940) in his bestselling work, The McDonaldization of Society (1993). Rtizer compared the increasing homogenization of global cultures to a fast-food restaurant where efficiency, speed, and uniformity

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