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The Power of Critical Thinking: Barbara Mojica on Education, History, and Authorship
Determination and curiosity can transform a life. Just ask Barbara Mojica, who grew up in a modest New York City apartment to become the first college graduate in her family, an accomplished educator, historian, and author of children's books that inspire critical thinking through historical exploration.
Throughout our conversation, Barbara transports us to the breathtaking Hudson Valley where she now lives, painting vivid pictures of a region steeped in American history. From the spot where Henry Hudson first met native children (giving Kinderhook its name) to Martin Van Buren's residence and buildings bearing plaques of their original purposes, this living historical landscape provides the perfect backdrop for her writing. For anyone fascinated by American heritage, Barbara's insider perspective on this Dutch settlement founded in 1665 is worth the listen alone.
What truly distinguishes this episode is Barbara's passionate defense of historical literacy and critical thinking in an age of instant information. She articulates how modern education's focus on standardized testing has compromised students' ability to discern fact from opinion—a skill traditionally developed t
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Determination and curiosity can transform a life. Just ask Barbara Mojica, who grew up in a modest New York City apartment to become the first college graduate in her family, an accomplished educator, historian, and author of children's books that inspire critical thinking through historical exploration.
Throughout our conversation, Barbara transports us to the breathtaking Hudson Valley where she now lives, painting vivid pictures of a region steeped in American history. From the spot where Henry Hudson first met native children (giving Kinderhook its name) to Martin Van Buren's residence and buildings bearing plaques of their original purposes, this living historical landscape provides the perfect backdrop for her writing. For anyone fascinated by American heritage, Barbara's insider perspective on this Dutch settlement founded in 1665 is worth the listen alone.
What truly distinguishes this episode is Barbara's passionate defense of historical literacy and critical thinking in an age of instant information. She articulates how modern education's focus on standardized testing has compromised students' ability to discern fact from opinion—a skill traditionally developed t
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