Classroom Discourse as CIVIL DISCOURSE: With the help of these instructional strategies, educators can teach students to turn controversy into conversation.

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Title:	Classroom Discourse as CIVIL DISCOURSE: With the help of these instructional strategies, educators can teach students to turn controversy into conversation.
Authors:	Doubet, Kristina J.^1,2 doubetj@jmu.edu, Hockett, Jessica A.³ jessicahockett@me.com
Source:	Educational Leadership. Nov2017, Vol. 75 Issue 3, p56-60. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Debate -- Study & teaching, Teaching of controversial topics, Discussion in education, Classroom environment, *Classroom activities, Discursive practices, Courtesy, Compassion
Abstract:	The article discusses the use of classroom debate as a pedagogical technique to examine controversial issues, and offers suggestions for implementing controversial issues discussions in the classroom. It offers three approaches that can cultivate civility. According to the author, the strategies helped students fostering compassion and practice civil disagreement turn into conversation.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the use of classroom debate as a pedagogical technique to examine controversial issues, and offers suggestions for implementing controversial issues discussions in the classroom. It offers three approaches that can cultivate civility. According to the author, the strategies helped students fostering compassion and practice civil disagreement turn into conversation.
ISSN:	00131784