SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookDr. Ron Hassner: Website | Email | UC Berkeley Political ScienceJoin our premium community for expert support and advice on homeschooling“A Call for Community on Campus” Joint Statement by Professor Hassner and Professor BazianUniversity of California, Berkeley on LinkedIn: A call for community on campus Public Affairs ReleaseTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesDr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & ConnectionTalking to Kids about War: Listening, Speaking, and Constructive ActionTeach Your Kids Blog PostsNurturing Critical Thinkers - Teach Your KidsBooks and ArticlesDr. Ron Hassner’s BooksAnatomy of TortureReligion on the BattlefieldReligion in the Military WorldwideWar on Sacred GroundsSurvey Unveiling Berkeley Undergraduates' Views on International Conflicts: Passion, ignorance, and teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Ron E. Hassner | The BlogsArabs and Israelis: Conflict and peacemaking in the Middle East - Abdel Monem Said Aly, Shai Feldman, Khalil Shikaki / California College Campuses Convulsed in Protest During Israel-Hamas War - The New York TimesOrganizationsBrandeis UniversityBerkeley UniversityThe Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement Between People  (the organization where Manisha volunteered in 2001)Related ResourcesEye in the Sky (2015) - IMDbThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.  Time Codes00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Dr. Ron Hassner00:02:30 — Dr. Hassner delves into his academic journey, shedding light on his passion for Israeli studies and conflict resolution00:05:00 — Exploring the unexpected value and potential of academic disagreements as a catalyst for deeper understanding 00:07:15 — Dr. Hassner recounts a significant event that shaped his approach to addressing contentious issues within academia00:10:00 — An in-depth discussion on how conflicting viewpoints in academia are inevitable and essential for intellectual growth00:15:00 — A conversation on the unique role universities play in mediating conflicts and fostering a culture of peace and dialogue00:18:45 — Examining how polarized environments affect academic discourse and the pursuit of truth00:20:30 — Dr. Hassner reflects on his experiences of working collaboratively with colleagues holding opposing viewpoints00:23:00 — A detailed analysis of a specific case study from Dr. Hassner's research, illustrating the complexities of academic debates00:28:30 — Navigating Ideological Differences: Strategies and approaches for handling ideological differences in academic settings for productive outcomes00:35:00 — A discussion on how to engage in productive academic conversations that bridge differences and foster learning00:40:00 — Concluding Thoughts: Key takeaways and reflections from the discussionThis podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

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