Respectful disagreement closes the gap between points of view

摘要

Educators, more than in most professions, have an opportunity - actually, a responsibility - to practice and model constructive ways of disagreeing. We wish to frame the context for this obligation and suggest ways we can all get better at respectful disagreement. To disagree well, one first must listen. Listening conveys respect of the person speaking, especially when your listening includes restating ideas to confirm understanding and let the speaker know you are making this effort.