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Chapter Nine
Own Your Hypocrisy
Part One
Our democracy needs your help - What did the hypocrite say to the hypocrite? Don't be a hypocrite
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Featured Hot Take
When we don’t own our hypocrisy, things get messy. Really messy. So, it’s about time we start cleaning up our public discourse, right Your Honour?
Hon. Janet Austin helped lead the YWCA and has helped the province of British Columbia, serving as Lieutenant Governor.
We’re featuring this podcast across all five Nature Labs subjects. You might not like every course you take in school, but they are all related. By listening to this podcast, hopefully you’ll better understand why.
Reflection
- How can we put forward and debate issues in a constructive way that enhances our democracy?
- Do you think we need to be more patient when it comes to advancing our ideas for change? Do we ask for too much, too quickly?
- Do we need more empathy for those that we disagree with?
- Do we need to be more inclusive of voices who have opinions informed by experiences different from our own?
- Do you listen to differing opinions? Or do you only listen to different opinions from within your own community or echo chamber?
Part Two
YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.
Be Constructive
Be a better critic. Get more constructive feedback. It's time to learn how to review and be reviewed.
Critique
Learning is in the doing. Critique published stories before reviewing your classmates.
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Resources From the Curated Library
Unsolicited Evaluation Is the Enemy of Creativity
Unsolicited Evaluation Is the Enemy of Creativity
Bias: Centre
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Psychology Today
File Type: Opinion
Overview: Why unsolicited feedback stifles creativity
Web Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201210/unsolicited-evaluation-is-the-enemy-creativity?fbclid=IwAR2hArrcl7iJl0VlQxNyVw0zPcwNlUjP-mEfbg5UsApGo2BLk2jwUqi10Do
Sustainability Storytelling: Creating a Narrative that Matters
Bias: Centre Left
Sub-Category: Storytelling
Source: BSR
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Why storytelling should be done with a purpose: A look at what works
Web Link: https://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/blog-view/sustainability-storytelling-creating-a-narrative-that-matters
We Are Friends: A Canadian Indigenous Peer Mentor Program’s Journey from Vision to Reality
We Are Friends: A Canadian Indigenous Peer Mentor Program’s Journey from Vision to Reality
Bias: Centre Left
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: NACADA
File Type: Opinion
Overview: Value of peer mentorship at any age
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3 Highly Effective Ways to Give Critical Feedback
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Psychology Today
File Type: Guide
Overview: How to deliver feedback that maintains relationships
Web Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/feeling-it/201606/3-highly-effective-ways-give-critical-feedback
The Perfect Pitch
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