Engage in open Discussions
It’s an art to use conversation to plan, share, and solve problems. We need to teach our students how to properly use guidelines and structures to facilitate discussions that are productive and uphold emotional safety.
How? Have a mini debate. Students will practice Engaging in Open Discussions with low-stakes, humorous content. Give them examples of possible responses/guidelines.
“I hear you… and I also think…”
“Great point.”
“Well, what about…?”
“Have you considered…?”
“I believe…and others may think...”
Shorthand: Talk it out.
This set includes 3 lesson plans, activities and guidelines to easily implement in your classroom.
It’s an art to use conversation to plan, share, and solve problems. We need to teach our students how to properly use guidelines and structures to facilitate discussions that are productive and uphold emotional safety.
How? Have a mini debate. Students will practice Engaging in Open Discussions with low-stakes, humorous content. Give them examples of possible responses/guidelines.
“I hear you… and I also think…”
“Great point.”
“Well, what about…?”
“Have you considered…?”
“I believe…and others may think...”
Shorthand: Talk it out.
This set includes 3 lesson plans, activities and guidelines to easily implement in your classroom.
It’s an art to use conversation to plan, share, and solve problems. We need to teach our students how to properly use guidelines and structures to facilitate discussions that are productive and uphold emotional safety.
How? Have a mini debate. Students will practice Engaging in Open Discussions with low-stakes, humorous content. Give them examples of possible responses/guidelines.
“I hear you… and I also think…”
“Great point.”
“Well, what about…?”
“Have you considered…?”
“I believe…and others may think...”
Shorthand: Talk it out.
This set includes 3 lesson plans, activities and guidelines to easily implement in your classroom.
“ Sometimes the most important conversations are the most difficult to engage in.”
