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Advocate Online
Handling Conflict
 Sometimes, emotions seem to explode in the
classroom. And what do we do then? Moments of intense emotional conflict
over hot topics—religion, politics, race, gender—should be looked
upon as teaching opportunities, says this month's Thriving
in Academe author Lee Warren. Read her tips on handling the exploding
classroom.
The Dialogue
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Should students participate
in the design of their learning environment?
Yes, says
Bob Barber, because the learning process and the learning environment
are not really separable.
 No, states Ned McGuire, independent
judgment by faculty members in designing their courses is essential.
Read the full debate
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Poll Results
Yes: 80 %
No: 20 %
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