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PD 697 – Engaging Students in Political Discussions
November 12, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
One purpose of education is to prepare young people for democratic life.
To do this well, schools need to teach young people how to participate in
public decision-making about the issues of the day. Yet, teachers often
hesitate to engage students in discussions of current issues because they
are not sure how students (and parents) will respond. These fears can be
alleviated if teachers know how to structure discussion. In this session,
Paula McAvoy will model how to use the Structured Academic Controversy
format to engage participants in the question: What should happen to
Confederate monuments? Participants will have access to the materials for
use in their own classrooms.
Date: Monday, November 12th, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Park Shops 200
Audience: All undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Ed,
specifically for future or current social studies educators.
Instructor/contact: Casey Holmes
Credit: 1.0
