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Faculty, It’s Time to Step Up
Colleges have a responsibility to create environments where curious students can explore and grow. Heterodox Academy has guided this effort by drawing attention to the need for increasing open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive…read the full blog+ Heterodox PedagogyDon’t Avoid Controversial Topics. Use Them!
Like many faculty members, there are times in class when I joyfully watch students actively engage in constructive disagreement. Unfortunately, they do not happen enough. Too many students avoid openly challenging their peers on controversial topics.…read the full blogAbout heterodox: the blog
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