Engaging Diverse Worldviews in Contested Times: Theory and Practice

In this course, we will critically examine theories of “worldviews” – defined as systems of beliefs that inform how we come to understand, and live in, the world. We will engage contemplative pedagogy to explore the nature of our own worldview and how it may shape what we personally value and the sources of information we find legitimate. We will also deepen our capacity to facilitate complex moments of disagreement and tension as part of re-affirming how schools in a diverse, democratic republic can be places where student worldviews of all kinds are welcomed.