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Join us at the CSC Conference 2017 to explore the art of dialectical debate and its impact on our students' conditions for learning. Discover current practices, oral communication traditions, and effective methods for selecting topics, creating groups, and establishing rules of argumentation. From Robert's Rules to universal participation, learn how to teach the art of persuasion and foster an environment of collaboration and shared power. Don't miss this opportunity for improvement and to share your thoughts in small groups.
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CSC Conference 2017 Open Minds: Teaching the Art of Dialectical Debate
Current Practices Oral Communication Traditions Selecting Topics Creation of Groups Rules of Argumentation/Modes of Persuasion Robert’s Rules (Formal) Universal Participation • Group Guidelines • Teach Us Something • Oral Communications Module: Debate
We want you… ….to share your thoughts in small groups…
A Shift in Approach Adversarial Dialectical Focus on the whole Win/win Ideas and experiences are complex Shared power Collaboration • Focus on the individual • Win or lose • Right or wrong • Control or submit • Competition
The Middle Way • Vulnerability • Openness • Active listening • Questioning • Clarifying • Body, Face, Voice
Outcomes • Developing oral/aural skills • Dissenting • Challenging norms and identities • Building community • Deepening critical inquiry