Civil Discourse - Smarter Every Day

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity developed by Dr. Daniel Jones, CILMAR, Purdue University.

 

SmarterEveryDay. (2016, January 31). What I learned from President Obama - Smarter every day 151. YouTube. https://youtu.be/GpWQHFzrEqc

Tags:

  1. active listening
  2. body language
  3. CILMAR staff collection
  4. civility
  5. communication
  6. conflict
  7. conflict resolution
  8. emotional resilience
  9. interview
  10. media
  11. nonverbal communication
  12. openness
  13. politics
  14. respect

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify elements of civil discourse. 2. Reflect on the meaning and importance of civil discourse. 3. Reflect critically on their own ability to conduct civil discourse. 4. Imagine future scenarios engaging in civil discourse.