essay writing polarization

Period 3: Writing a problem-solving essay
Week 9 and 10
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Period 3: Writing a problem-solving essay
Week 9 and 10

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Objectives
1. You have gained 
more insight 
in the concept of 
Polarization.
2. You can recognise 
polarization 
in different areas 
and understand 
what is important 
to address it. 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Slide 3 - Tekstslide




First a little test: what do you think?

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Slide 5 - Link

In the next video we learn about the perception gap.
While listening, write down its causes and what possible solution is presented.

Slide 6 - Open vraag

Think back of a conversation , a lesson, a family dinner, a situation at work or something you saw in the news, which was polarizing. Why so (was it the topic, the tone, the people involved or)? Use keywords.

Slide 7 - Woordweb

Read the article on the next slide. Which insight do you think to be most helpful? Why? 

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Slide 9 - Link

Which of the tips from the article to have a productive and civil conversation on a polarizing topic do you think to be most effective?
A
Ditch the deficit model and approach conversations with the other person’s background in mind
B
Use personal stories to increase the potential for changing opinions
C
Actively listen and acknowledge the views and feelings of the other person

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Read this article on Dagenham: one of the U.K.’s worst affected area throughout the Covid pandemic. Answer the questions in the next slide.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/how-detroit-u-k-went-thriving-suburb-covid-hotspot-n1258718

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

1. Explain in what sense Dagenham can be called a polarized community according to the text.
2. Why has Dagenham become this polarized?
3. What possible solutions can YOU think of in order to make Dagenham less polarized?

Slide 12 - Open vraag

A final assignment to practise you essay writing skills. 
The topic is How can participating Western countries help to garantee save and humane working conditions for Qatar' s work immigrants preparing for World Cup 2022? Write your essay in slide 26 from this lessonup,

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

If you need some more input before writing, read
 
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/world-cup-2022-qatar-s-workers-slaves-building-mausoleums-stadiums-modern-slavery-kafala-a7980816.html

and/or
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/23/revealed-migrant-worker-deaths-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022

and/or watch one of the videos on the next slides.

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Video

Slide 16 - Video

Write a final essay to practise your skills on: How can participating Western countries help to garantee save and humane working conditions for Qatar' s work immigrants preparing for World Cup 2022? (250-300 words)

Slide 17 - Open vraag

If you like to read some more on polarization:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/
https://www.vox.com/recode/21534345/polarization-election-social-media-filter-bubble

Slide 18 - Tekstslide