Project Team
Kelly Anthony, School of Public Health Sciences
Project Summary
We propose conducting a research-informed investigation into the impact of a psychology-based educational tool for fostering constructive dialogue in student learning experiences in and outside the classroom. The innovative, evidence-based learning approach, called ‘Perspectives’, was created by the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI). https://constructivedialogue.org. CDI strives to translate rigorous behavioural science research into educational tools that are evidence-informed, practical, engaging, and scalable for equipping students with skills for constructive, open minded and respectful communication. The Perspectives/CDI tool, comprised of eight brief and engaging online modules, each followed by a peer-to-peer reflection conversation, has been used by hundreds of instructors and thousands of students across North America. This project will help foster deep learning at the University of Waterloo by aiding students in cultivating intellectual humility, welcoming and supporting diverse perspectives and worldviews, and managing emotions and obtaining mastery in challenging conversations.