Flex Class: Learning About Logical Fallacies
Improve your child's ability to determine what they think, and why - fallacies are widely used in arguments and take away from productive conversations. Learn how to identify and dismantle and thought fallacies that come your way!
Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. Fallacies can be intentional or based on mistaken knowledge. This course will consist of pre-recorded lessons outlining logical and argumentative fallacies and how to identify them in information, media, and arguments. We will also discuss how to dismantle each fallacy and "inform around" each one, which means informing based on verifiable facts and truth. The format of the class will follow this schedule: Week 1: Starting with the basics - Slippery Slope, Straw Man, Circular Argument, Begging the Question Week 2: Ad Hominem, Hasty Generalization, Appeal to Ignorance, Appeal to Authority, Appeal to Pity Week 3: False Dilemma, Causal, Sunk Costs, Equivocation, Non Sequitur Week 4: Red Herring, Tu Quoque, "with this therefore because of this" (cum hoc ergo propter hoc), Bandwagon
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Basics of Fallacy
This lesson is an introduction to the most basic types of fallacies: slippery slope, straw man, circular argument, and begging the question Lesson 2:
Appeals and Weak Fallacies
This lesson dives into different types of appeal fallacies and weaker types of fallacies, including ad hominem, hasty generalizations, appeal to ignorance, appeal to authority, and appeal to pity. Lesson 3:
False Fallacies
This lesson includes false dilemma, causal fallacy, sunk costs , equivocation, and non sequiter fallacies. Lesson 4:
Other Types of Fallacy
Rounding out this course, this lesson touches on fallacies that don't fit into a specific category, but are frequently used. These include red herring, To Quoque, and bandwagon fallacies. Other Details
Learning Needs
I have been a special educator for over ten years, and I am happy to accommodate any unique learning needs that your child may have.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"Critical Thinking and Logic Mastery" by Thinknetic
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University
Hey there! My name is Emily Kendall. My passion for education is to make it fun and purposeful for each student that I get the privilege to interact with!
I am currently a research fellow, earning my PhD in education at the University of Oklahoma. The specialty of my research is to arm students with skills and knowledge to transition from school and into adulthood - no matter what age, it is never too early or too late! I also serve as a military reservist, Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard.
I earned my associate degree in child psychology, then my bachelor of science in education from Liberty University, and then my master of science in special education from Johns Hopkins University.
I teach classes that are based on real-life experience and literature. If a student can connect a concept to an experience, then they are engaging in valuable learning!
For example, my one on one tutoring sessions typically involve the interest of a student (ex. cooking), and my lesson will be constructed around famous chefs/ bakers from history, utilizing math and science skills, even marketing, business, and finance, as these play a role in a career or hobby surrounding cooking.
Please message me with any specific concerns or requests for your child, and let's get started!Reviews
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Ages: 11-16
