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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

Hot Takes

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Reflection Activity

  • Find a partner and discuss this story. How can you help heal our divides and improve the health of our democracy? How can you be a better critic? How can you accomplish both goals, starting with your project in this class?

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.

Time to Test

Show off everything you've learned and test your nearly complete final project. * Recommended

Peer Review

After pitching your project, it's time to review and be reviewed. * Recommended

Part Three

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. 
 
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  • 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?

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Resources From the Curated Library

Evaluating Prototypes

Evaluating Prototypes Bias: Centre Left Sub-Category: Peer Review Source: Tamarack File Type: Resource Overview: How to evaluate prototypes and create better ideas for change Web Link: https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Resources/Tools/Aid4Action%20Evaluating%20Prototypes%20Mark%20Cabaj.pdf

How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking

How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship Source: Hubspot File Type: Guide Overview: Advice on effective networking Web Link: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/the-ultimate-guide-to-non_awkward-effective-networking

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

Five types of mentors we all need

Five types of mentors we all need Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship Source: TED File Type: Article/Video Overview: Five types of mentors we all need Web Link: https://ideas.ted.com/the-5-types-of-mentors-you-need-in-your-life/?fbclid=IwAR3rzBD8K7WYFTQyYFqaNktXcEZChYptTjSlkCC025iyPL-0A7-wOSjx5A4

The Perfect Pitch

A pitch refers to a persuasive message or presentation that is designed to convince someone to buy a product or service, invest in a...

Additional Resources

Chapter Five

Here’s How

Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

Chapter Two

The Context of It All

Chapter Six

Your Turn

Chapter Ten

Keep Going

Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

Chapter Eight

Be Better

Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)