Deliberative Discourse for Controversial Conversations Classroom

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Deliberative Discourse for Controversial Conversation in the Classroom

The UC Berkeley History Social Science Project and the Integrated Action Civics Project are excited to lead a 2-day program sharing a powerful approach to leading structured, safe and productive controversial conversations in the classroom.
 
Learn a structured discourse protocol for controversial topics in which students research and explore the perspectives of different stakeholders while clarifying their own stance. Includes discussion on planning for deliberative discourse and navigating controversy in the classroom.
 

Sessions will include:   

  • Special guest speaker, Eric Soto-Shed, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
  • Considerations when choosing appropriate issues for deliberation.
  • Framing questions to ensure a safe and productive conversation.
  • A framework guiding adaptations for different intensities of controversy
  • Responding to unplanned controversies

Cost: $125 (Early Bird rate: $100, Groups of 4 or more: $100/person)

💻 Online: Zoom link sent after registration
✉️ Questions? Email ucbhssp@berkeley.edu 
 
Click here to register!