Teaching Students to Talk across Political Difference

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7

High School Students; Civics; Interpersonal Communication; Communication Skills; Communication Strategies; Teaching Methods; Discussion; Questioning Techniques; Listening Skills; Norms; Politics; Controversial Issues (Course Content)

0013-1784
1943-5878

By deepening students' discussion skills, schools can play a key role in bridging communication divides in our society. As the nation has become increasingly politically polarized, how can educators teach constructive dialogue in the classroom? The authors--education experts and researchers--offer seven strategies for helping students engage in civic discourse, even and especially when their views are widely opposed.

As Provided

2023

EJ1381247