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Untangling Conceptual Confusion Around Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation in Sustainability Education

What are _myths in sustainability education_—and how do they differ from misconceptions or misinformation? Using cross-disciplinary lenses and simple relational logics (subtype, contrast, causal contribution), this post maps their conceptual relations and argues that these distinctions matter for how we understand and address persistent false beliefs in education.

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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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“Too Good to Be True?”: How Heuristics Can Help Detect Educational Myths

Educational myths are widespread—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.

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.