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Dr Christopher Becker

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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I've been an educator for over a decade. I've had various roles from Teaching Assistant, Professor, to Educational Therapist. I've taught philosophy courses at the University of Florida. Currently, I'm proudly an Educational Therapist for the Pride Virtual Academy at Valley Ridge. If you'd like to support me, check out my dystopian novel No Place. If you loved Brave New World or 1984, you will love this book. It is for all lovers of wisdom. https://www.amazon.com/No-Place-Christopher-Becker-ebook/dp/B0G1N5CB1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O2J26YZG4PQO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wkMiCIC3RyPrVko6UPp5isF2nERo_rQZJLUDhP94lLwleSUTwCzIUWULJt2wsAH_LFh7iOSHwu2AiM_zaBgiV3DXJXKD7d4FEZh_mDUfR_E.ANqceQMg32odQXroVq1hRDvgP861MGfTD099RSRTrLk&dib_tag=se&keywords=No+Place+Christopher+Becker&qid=1763042980&sprefix=no+place+christopher+becker%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1
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Preview of The Value of Work

The Value of Work

This was my dissertation on the Value of Work. It's a philosophical analysis of the concept and value of work. I discuss the different types of work, as well as defend a general conception of work. Based off this conception, I discuss the value of work and argue that work is not a necessarily burdensome kind of employment. This book is of great value to anyone, but especially students struggling to understand why they are being asked to work.
Preview of Affirmations Assignment

Affirmations Assignment

This assignment goes over some basics of formulating affirmations. It's centered around social emotional learning affirmations but could be tailored, of course, for any other tid bits of wisdom students would like to include.
Preview of Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

In this interactive assignment, students will learn the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. There are seven exercises, with corresponding discussion questions, to help facilitate student interaction and classroom discussion. There are also suggestions at the end to help cultivate a growth mindset.
Preview of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

This product, which you shouldn't download, because it sucks, is about Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. It discusses happiness, virtue, pleasure, friendship (unimportant topics, don't use it for class). It could be fantastic to use for Social Emotional Learning but philosophy is so outdated (who cares what old dead white guys think?) Don't use this resource, you'll regret it. If you do use it though, just ask questions throughout and do a cool virtue tracking exercise where students grade their t
Preview of Respect Worksheet

Respect Worksheet

This worksheet is about the concept and value of respect. It sucks. Don't download it. Don't use it for your classes. Ignore it.
Preview of Philosophical Reasoning PowerPoint (Philosophy) (Arguments)

Philosophical Reasoning PowerPoint (Philosophy) (Arguments)

This PowerPoint goes over the main types of arguments: deductive, enumerative induction, inference to the best explanation, and argument by analogy. There is also a good discussion on truth and the structure of statements. This would be great for high achieving middle schoolers and high schoolers, and up. I'm going to upload a worksheet to accompany this. Thank you for all you do :)
Preview of Relationship Skills

Relationship Skills

This is a SEL assignment/outline on relationship skills. It discusses communication a bunch. I'm going to finish and upload an extensive PowerPoint soon on interpersonal communication. Be on the watch ;)
Preview of Responsible Decision-Making

Responsible Decision-Making

This is an SEL lesson on Responsible Decision Making. It includes some bits on rational choice theory and theories of motivation. It's bad a**
Preview of Does God Exist?

Does God Exist?

This is a special assignment designed for student's interested in their spirituality. It goes over the best arguments for and against a perfect God's existence. It is in outline/argumentative form. It's ripe for discussion and to help pump up those critical thinking skills. I used versions of this resource to teach philosophy of religion at the University of Florida. It was well-received there, and will be in your classroom too :)
Preview of Values (Axiology)

Values (Axiology)

This is a worksheet on values, aka, axiology. It goes over the most popular values. This would be great to use in conjunction with my other SEL Assignments.
Preview of Philosophical Reasoning Worksheet

Philosophical Reasoning Worksheet

This worksheet is to accompany my Philosophical Reasoning PowerPoint. Enjoy :)
Preview of Self-Management

Self-Management

This is a SEL assignment on self-management. It's active learning based like all my SEL assignments. Put the kids to work is what I say.
Preview of Sermon on the Mount Worksheet

Sermon on the Mount Worksheet

This is an assignment to help work through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
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About the store

Experience

I've been an educator for over a decade. I've had various roles from Teaching Assistant, Professor, to Educational Therapist. I've taught philosophy courses at the University of Florida. Currently, I'm proudly an Educational Therapist for the Pride Virtual Academy at Valley Ridge. If you'd like to support me, check out my dystopian novel No Place. If you loved Brave New World or 1984, you will love this book. It is for all lovers of wisdom. https://www.amazon.com/No-Place-Christopher-Becker-ebook/dp/B0G1N5CB1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O2J26YZG4PQO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wkMiCIC3RyPrVko6UPp5isF2nERo_rQZJLUDhP94lLwleSUTwCzIUWULJt2wsAH_LFh7iOSHwu2AiM_zaBgiV3DXJXKD7d4FEZh_mDUfR_E.ANqceQMg32odQXroVq1hRDvgP861MGfTD099RSRTrLk&dib_tag=se&keywords=No+Place+Christopher+Becker&qid=1763042980&sprefix=no+place+christopher+becker%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Teaching style

I like to use the inquiry method and dialectics.

Awards & shining teacher moments

In 2022, I won the best paper award for my paper "On the Value of Work," at the University of Florida. In 2023, I defended my dissertation and was awarded my Ph.D. I currently have a five star rating on Rate my Professor. https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2591826

My own education history

Bloomsburg University: Bachelor of Philosophy and Business 2016 University of Mississippi: Master of Philosophy 2018 University of Florida: Doctor of Philosophy 2023

Additional biographical information

I enjoy thinking, working out, concerts, and writing