JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Haunting of the Lecture Hall: If you could invite one person from the past to give a lecture in your classroom, who would you choose and why?

  • Published In: Liberal Education, 2024, v. 110, n. 4. P. 11 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Karaali, Gizem; Kelly, Jennifer; Foong Soon Cheong; Lockett, Laina; Beauchamp, Angie; Dean, Tuan; Ramzinski, Greg; Ingoglia, Robert; Gokhale, Anu 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "The Haunting of the Lecture Hall" explores the hypothetical scenario of inviting historical figures to give lectures in classrooms. The individuals mentioned include polymath John von Neumann, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, mathematician Ada Lovelace, author Jules Verne, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, educator Jaime Escalante, philosopher Plato, writer Randolph Bourne, and abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Each figure is highlighted for their contributions to various fields and their potential to inspire and educate students in diverse ways. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Liberal Education. 2024/10, Vol. 110, Issue 4, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-1822
  • Accession Number:181753062
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