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Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?
The ideas and tools in this guide will help you prepare students to engage in reflective conversations on topics that matter.
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- Civics & Citizenship
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
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Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?
Date of Publication:
August 2020
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Students develop knowledge, skills, and informed civic responsibility when they are invited into conversations that are emotionally engaging, intellectually challenging, and relevant to their own lives. Engaging in civil discourse means bringing your mind, heart, and conscience to reflective conversations on topics that matter, in ways that allow you to extend your understanding in dialogue with others. It does not mean prioritizing politeness or comfort over getting to the heart of the matter.
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Facing History & Ourselves, “Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?”, last updated September 26, 2022.
Using the strategies from Facing History is almost like an awakening.
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Claudia Bautista, Santa Monica, Calif