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PD 577 – Civil Discourse and Deliberation in the Classroom
September 29, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Close Up Washington, a civic ed organization in D.C. The first Close Up Conversation of the new school year will focus on deliberation and civil discourse in the classroom. Our guest will be Dr. Paula McAvoy, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at North Carolina State University. Dr. McAvoy will share insights from her recent research on how deliberation and consensus-building can help students feel respected when learning about controversial issues and engaging in structured political discussions.
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Audience: All students who want to engage in political discussion
Instructor/contact: Dr. McAvoy
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