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Author: Dr. Stefan T. Siegel

Green, T. (2021). Why trying to prove yourself wrong is the key to being right. https://thinkingispower.com/why-trying-to-prove-yourself-wrong-is-the-key-to-being-right/ 0

When Facts Fall Short: Tackling Unfalsifiable Claims in Sustainability Education

In sustainability education, not all claims can be fact-checked. Vague, speculative, or value-laden statements often influence teaching, policy, and discourse. This post explores how logic-based mythbusting strategies can help confront potentially misleading or harmful claims – not by proving them false, but by exposing their flaws.

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When Educational Myths Are Better Than Their Reputation. Harnessing Misconceptions as Learning Opportunities and Catalysts

Educational myths are often seen as obstacles—misconceptions that mislead and sustain ineffective practices. But what if they also offer learning opportunities? This text explores how myths can be used to foster deeper learning, critical thinking, and conceptual change.

Siegel, Stefan T. (2024). The Science, Craft, and Art of Mythbusting in Science Communication. Journal Trends und Themen aus der Wissenschaftskommunikation. https://www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/the-science-craft-and-art-of-mythbusting-79205/ 0

The Science, Craft, and Art of Mythbusting

How can myths be busted in science communication? Stefan T. Siegel, researcher at the Institute for Business Education (IWP) at the University of St. Gallen, suggests a threefold approach. He explores how science communicators can effectively deal with questionable beliefs and unfounded claims.

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Discussing Good Ideas, Bad Ideas, and the Things in Between about Sustainability Education with International Experts – Launching the Sustainability Education Podcast

About the Sustainability Education Podcast Hello and a warm welcome to this brand-new Sustainability Education Podcast. In sustainability education, ideas and assumptions exist that sound plausible, but that are at least questionable or even...