Understanding the other: An opposable minds protocol for resolving competing views in educational settings

Maital, S.L. (Sharone)¹, Maital, S. (Shlomo)^2
121 Reuven St, P.o.b. 1441, Israel, Zichron Yaakov
²Neaman Institute, Technion, Israel, Haifa

 

Submission type

Oral and Poster

Scheduled

Room 206, 11-07-2019, 13:30 - 15:00

Keywords

consultation, diversity, inclusion, competing perspectives, promoting well-being

Summary

We live and work in an increasingly polarized world. A common approach to resolving competing perspectives is to avoid those with whom we disagree.  In psychology, this sometimes reinforces divisions among professionals with different theoretical perspectives. 

            In education, the OECD The Future of Education & Skills report calls for promoting well-being and social-emotional skills and as core competencies. Nevertheless, schools often face demands for performance based on cognitive competencies. Schools also need to resolve divergent views concerning their role in integration and inclusion of diverse student populations and differing views of wellbeing.

            Hence, it is important that school psychologists gain skills in resolving opposing views and helping formulate creative and integrative alternatives.   

    Learning goals of this workshop are:

1) To promote discussion of competing perspectives, particularly relating to educating diverse student populations and educational approaches;

 2) To present a protocol for resolving “opposable minds” that can be applied in consultation and interventions with students (Reil & Martin, 2014).  

3) Participants will acquire skill in using the “opposable minds” protocol through experiential learning.

 

 

Riel, J. & Martin, R. (2014). Integrative Thinking 2.0: A User’s Guide to your Opposable Mind.  Rotman Management, 5-9.

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