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Direct linkGregory E. McAvoy; Paula McAvoy; Rachel Waltz; Emily Grace – Democracy & Education, 2025
This study investigates the effectiveness of two pedagogical strategies--deliberation and debate--in fostering productive political discussions among high school students, with a focus on overcoming affective polarization. Paying attention to students' comfort, engagement, and willingness to participate, this study employs a mixed-method approach…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Debate, Political Issues
