The Future Of Research-Informed Education? Building Societies Resilient To Misinformation And Polarization

• In Event: AER Roundtable Session Friday 1:45 pm - Gold 3

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

This symposium explores how educational research can support the development of ‘ideas-informed’ societies: democratic communities where citizens are equipped to critically engage with ideas and resist misinformation. Using theoretical models and large-scale empirical data, its three papers will examine how education, mindset, and social networks shape engagement with ideas and how this engagement influences belief in misinformation. We consider implications for educational policy and practice and discuss ways to support democratic resilience

Sub Unit

• SIG-Research Use

Chair

• Stephen W. MacGregor, University of Calgary

Papers

• Conceptualizing The Ideas-Informed Society - Chris Brown, University of Southampton

• Who Benefits From Ideas Engagement? Findings From A Seven-Country Study - Ruth Luzmore, University of Southampton

• Tackling Misinformation: Implications For Education - Yin Wang, University of Southampton - Highfield

Session Organizer

• Chris Brown, University of Southampton

Discussant

• Jonathan A. Supovitz, University of Pennsylvania