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Not All Refutations Are Created Equal: Fight Myths Better with Refutation Rubrics

More myths, fortunately more refutations, unfortunately, not all of them are effective.
In the (mis)information age and seductive myths abound, the art of debunking has never been more important. But how can educators, researchers, and students evaluate whether a refutation is actually sound? In this post, I describe the theoretical background, structure, and potentials of the tool “refutation rubrics” designed to evaluate the quality of refutations systematically and transparently.

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β€œToo Good to Be True?”: How Heuristics Can Help Detect Educational Myths

Educational myths are widespreadβ€”seductive, simple, and surprisingly persistent. They often promise quick fixes and universal truths, yet often lack any solid evidence. So how can educators, researchers, and students distinguish between credible insights and misleading claims? In this post, I explore a set of practical heuristics that function as red flags for questionable beliefs in education. Think of them as a valuable tool in your baloney detection toolkit.