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Dialogue and debates in the classroom

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Created on July 16, 2024

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Strong emotions like anger and sadness are appropriate when they convey the intensity of an experience or belief.

Strong emotions like anger are often used to intimidate the other side.

People work together toward common understanding.

People oppose each other and attempt to prove each other wrong.

People speak primarily from their own understanding and experience.

People speak based on assumptions made about others' positions and motivations.

People appear to be somewhat open to expanding their understanding of the issue.

People appear to be determined not to change their own views on the issue.

People accept the experiences of others as real and valid.

People critique the experiences of others as distorted and invalid.

People listen to others to understand how their experiences shape their beliefs.

People listen to others to find out flaws in their arguments.

The goal is to understand different perspectives and learn about other views.

The goal is to 'win' the argument by affirming one's own views and discrediting other views.

Dialogue

Debate

Adapted from : Schirch, L., Campt, D. W. (2007) Defining DIalogue. In The little book of dialogue for difficult subjects: A practical hands-on guide. Intercourse, PA: Good Books

Consider the differences and how you will actively listen and participate in the classroom

Dialogue and debates in the classroom