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How to Classify Myths in (Sustainability) Education: Towards a Model-based Framework Dr. Stefan T. Siegel 0

How to Classify Myths in (Sustainability) Education: Towards a Model-based Framework

(Sustainability) Education is abound with half-truths, illusory notions, and misconceptions. To systematically classify and counter these questionable beliefs, a structured approach is essential. This post presents a comparative analysis of existing educational myth classifications and introduces a theoretically grounded, heuristic framework for classifying myths in and about (sustainability) education.

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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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Buzzwords and Myths in Education – Quite the Best Friends!?

A new buzzword – a new technique – another hype. And then? Nothing happens. Anyone who follows debates in education will recognize this cycle. Educational discourse is saturated with catchy terms that promise transformation and persistent myths that resist correction. Buzzwords and myths do not simply coexist; they sustain and amplify one another.

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Empowerment instead of mind-control. Why myth-busting does not interfere with intellectual independence

“Myth-busting is just policing thought!” “Fact-checkers tell us what to think!” These claims are common, but do they hold up? Ironically, while myth-busting aims to foster critical thinking, it is often accused of shutting it down. This article examines why challenging misinformation empowers rather than controls, and why myth-busting strengthens, rather than weakens, intellectual independence.

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How to Debunk Myths Effectively: A Look At and Behind the Educational Myths Refutation Canvas

The Educational Myths Refutation Canvas helps unpack and counter persistent but misleading beliefs in education—systematically, evidence-informed, and with practical relevance. This blog post introduces the Canvas, explains its components, and highlights how it fosters critical thinking, academic development, and better educational practices. It’s not just about _what_ we know—but _how_ we come to know it, and how we communicate that process responsibly.

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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.

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.