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Political Polarization Resource List
Political Polarization Resource List
This resource list contains HxA tools, TED Talks, blog posts, and podcast episodes on the topic of political polarization.
Read MorePolitical PolarizationHxA EssentialsFiscal Year 2020 Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report
Heterodox Academy's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020
Read MoreDiversity Viewpoint Diversity Political Polarization Institutional Success Heterodox Pedagogy Heterodoxy on CampusGuides & How-To'sHow to Create a Political Classroom
How to Create a Political Classroom
This guide draws from educational research to provide practical guidance on how to create, structure, and teach in a political classroom.
Read MorePolitical Polarization Heterodox PedagogyGuides & How-To'sHow to Navigate Moral Disagreements
How to Navigate Moral Disagreements
These strategies summarize how to approach moral disagreements in constructive ways. They can be used to build mutual understanding and have better conversations on difficult issues.
Read MoreViewpoint DiversityClassroom Activities & CurriculaDiscussion Guide: Your Voice is Your…
Discussion Guide: Your Voice is Your Superpower
This book and discussion guide introduce young children to viewpoint diversity and free speech.
Read MoreViewpoint Diversity Heterodox PedagogyGuides & How-To'sBridging Differences Playbook
Bridging Differences Playbook
Bridging differences can feel daunting and it's not often clear where to start. This playbook uses research to highlight the key skills and strategies for overcoming divides.
Read MorePolitical Polarization Heterodoxy on CampusGuides & How-To'sIntentional Dialogue
Intentional Dialogue
This guide to intentional dialogue outlines ways to have meaningful, constructive conversation that can help in achieving understanding of different viewpoints.
Read MorePolitical Polarization Heterodoxy on CampusVideosConstructive Disagreement Resource List
Constructive Disagreement Resource List
This tool contains TED talks on constructive disagreement and links to other materials related to the topic.
Read MoreViewpoint Diversity Political PolarizationClassroom Activities & CurriculaHave Students Interview Someone They…
Have Students Interview Someone They Disagree With
This activity promotes viewpoint diversity and shows students they can be exposed to disagreement and difference without suffering.
Read MoreViewpoint Diversity Heterodox PedagogyClassroom Activities & CurriculaCreating Connection to Generate Deep…
Creating Connection to Generate Deep Discussion
This activity prepares students to take interpersonal risks of sharing diverse viewpoints, admitting limits of their knowledge, or expressing genuine curiosity about others' experiences.
Read MoreHeterodox PedagogyClassroom Activities & CurriculaWorkshop: Prioritizing Interpersonal…
Workshop: Prioritizing Interpersonal Connection Post-Election
HxA created this workshop for educators to help students grow and engage regardless of who wins the 2020 US Presidential Election.
Read MoreViewpoint Diversity Political Polarization Heterodox PedagogyClassroom Activities & CurriculaDialectical Thinking Classroom Activity
Dialectical Thinking Classroom Activity
This activity aims to help students learn how to use dialectical thinking to explore a range of controversial, political, or academic topics.
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We are compiling a compendium of initiatives, policies, programs, and other innovations that have been deployed in classrooms, on campuses, and in disciplines to support open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement. We want to hear practical strategies, tools, and resources that have worked for you, and that others can readily adapt and implement in their own institutions. These can range from entire courses to syllabi, reading lists, and research. Learn more & contribute.