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Be curious! Seek out different opinions! Be conscious of your thinking process! After reading an article about confirmation bias and motivated reasoning, class members apply these strategies to the topic of school start times. They read an article advocating later start times and one against later starts. They then discuss whether an article they think is more persuasive supports their stance on the question.
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Instructional Ideas
- Save copying cost and load the three articles on classroom or computer lab devices or provide links to devices
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of three articles, either one per participant or one per group
- Ensure a protocol is in place to permit a safe and respectful discussion of biases
Pros
- The topic of school start times is sure to engage class members
- Encourages learners to evaluate their own biases
Cons
- None