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The Importance of High Quality Discussions

Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

Student Centered Civic Discussion & Deliberation

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The Importance of High Quality Discussions

Lesson Objective: Civic discussion and deliberation leads to improved communication, critical thinking skills, civic knowledge, and a higher chance of future civic engagement

Grades 6-12, All Subjects, Civic Engagement

Thought starters

What are the benefits of civic discussion and deliberation for student learning and engagement?
How can civic discussion and deliberation extend and deepen students’ learning?
How can educators make their classrooms productive spaces for students to voice their opinions and perspectives on issues that matter to them?

1 Comment

Candace Martinez Feb 23, 2019 9:56pm

This method provides inexperienced teachers like myself with a framework to help students learn to tackle multi-sided issues. These skills feel particularly important at the high school level where these students face a bombardment of cultural and social issues. The SAC approach seems like a healthy way to encourage students to explore and analyze both sides of complex issues.

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