The uncomfortable truth of teaching about lies

[...]when we lie to another human being, we harm their human dignity and autonomy. According to Bella DePaulo, a psychologist who specialises in detecting deceit, we should be alert to less-plausible content, less-logical structures and fewer details than we might find in truths. By accepting that w...

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Published inThe Times Educational Supplement
Main Author rester, Amy
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London TES Global Limited 02.10.2020
Subjects
Deception
Ethics
Lying
Psychologists
Students
Teaching
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Summary:[...]when we lie to another human being, we harm their human dignity and autonomy. According to Bella DePaulo, a psychologist who specialises in detecting deceit, we should be alert to less-plausible content, less-logical structures and fewer details than we might find in truths. By accepting that we all lie, and exploring the circumstances in which lying is right and wrong, are we better preparing students for adulthood? I’m inclined to believe so. y Forrester is an English teacher and director of pastoral care (key stage 4) at Cockermouth School in Cumbria This article originally appeared in the 2 October 2020 issue under the headline “You’re lying to yourself”
ISSN:0040-7887