ABSTRACT This paper describes the authors’ exploration of an arts-based practice, called imagined dialogue, as a means for engaging in reflective discourse in the current, global context of political polarization. We introduce the practice of imagined dialogue, taking the readers along on our continued learning journey of the implications of this practice for educational contexts. We highlight the connections of imagined dialogue to the theory and practice of transformative learning. This paper suggests that writing and embodying imagined dialogue can prepare people for real dialogue, allowing them to more deeply understand their own positions, as well as to empathize with and respect the positions of others. In addition to introducing the theoretical background and steps to engaging in the imagined dialogue process, we share several examples; including our own experiences using imagined dialogue in personal contexts, and group processing of a dialogue about an issue of national political significance. Using imagined dialogue is a skill that can be learned and strengthened, enabling learners to engage in and model the practice of critical, reflective discourse over time – even in the emotionally charged political sphere.

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聆听异议人士的声音：通过想象中的对话弥合政治两极化

摘要本文描述了作者对一种基于艺术的实践的探索，即想象中的对话，这种探索是在当前全球政治分化的情况下进行反思性话语的一种手段。我们介绍了想象中的对话的做法，使读者继续学习这种做法对教育环境的影响。我们强调了想象中的对话与变革性学习的理论和实践之间的联系。本文认为，写作和体现想象中的对话可以使人们为真正的对话做好准备，使他们能够更深入地了解自己的立场，并能同情和尊重他人的立场。除了介绍进行想象中的对话过程的理论背景和步骤外，我们还分享了一些示例。包括我们在个人环境中使用想象的对话的经验，以及对具有国家政治意义的对话的小组处理。使用想象中的对话是一种可以学习和加强的技能，使学习者即使在充满感情的政治领域中，也可以随着时间的推移参与并模拟批判性，反思性话语的实践。