Objective:
Warm-up:
Classwork:
What is Deliberation?
Deliberation teaches people how to cooperatively discuss controversial issues by carefully considering multiple perspectives and searching for consensus.
Why are we Deliberating?
Talking across differences helps create an informed citizenry, which is essential to a democratic society. By learning to weigh evidence, consider competing views, form an opinion, articulate that opinion, and respond to those who disagree, we expand our knowledge. We work cooperatively toward a policy that benefits our community.
Step 2: Careful Reading
- Access the Article in the Resource Folder for this Week
Step 3: Clarification of Topic and Assigned Roles
The Deliberation Question:
Should all drugs be legalized?
Assigned Roles:
Tables 1, 4, 6 = Yes, drugs should be legalized.
Tables 2, 3, 5 = No, drugs should NOT be legalized.
Step 4(a): With your table, select and record two reasons supporting your initial side.
Step 4 (b) Take notes when the other side presents.
Step 5:
(a) Highlight the best reason you heard from the other side.
(b) Then, add one additional reason from the reading to support your new side.
(c) Take notes when the other side presents.
Step 6: Small Group Free Discussion
Drop your assigned role and talk about the question in your group. If possible, try to reach a group consensus on the question and final areas of agreement between the YES and NO viewpoints, then respond to the following questions.
Step 7: Whole Group Discussion
Drop your assigned role and talk about the question in the class. If possible, try to reach a group consensus on the question and final areas of agreement between the YES and NO viewpoints, then respond to the following questions.
Step 8: Self-Assessment and Feedback
Rate yourself and the group based on the parameters noted in your assignment.