Chen (3/5) - Getting into Someone Else’s Head

Paul Chen (Department of Political Science, Western Washington University) suggests that having students argue positions that are opposite their values or beliefs helps them better understand and possibly better support their positions. This exercise, rooted dialectical pedagogy, allows students to be better critical thinkers and to be more open to new ideas. Part of the Innovative Teaching Showcase 2022, created by the Center for Instructional Innovation & Assessment at Western Washington University. http://cii.wwu.edu/showcase2022/ All images and content licensed as Creative Commons unless otherwise noted. See the Colophon page of the website for attributions. Music - Boredom by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License