Learning to Depolarize by Kent Lenci PAPERBACK 9781032246604

Name: Learning to Depolarize by Kent Lenci PAPERBACK 9781032246604
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

How can schools shoulder some responsibility for depolarizing our fractured American society? In this provocative new book, Kent Lenci describes how educators can tackle the challenge of preparing students to communicate and collaborate across lines of deep disagreement\u0097to face the political and ideological \""other\""\u0097despite the conventional wisdom that schools should be apolitical.\nTopics covered include the causes and consequences of political polarization in our society, why schools must address the challenge head-on, bridge-building in the classroom, media literacy and social emotional learning as tools for depolarization, and partnering with parents across the divide.\nEach chapter offers current research as well as practical strategies and classroom anecdotes. Appropriate for teachers\n\nLearning to Depolarize\nHelping Students and Teachers Reach Across Lines of Disagreement\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery usi;