Teaching Civic Skills Through Deliberative Dialogues

The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation describes dialogue and deliberation as “innovative processes that help people come together across differences to tackle our most challenging problems.” By incorporating these processes into the curriculum, we can give students opportunities to productively engage with society’s challenging problems in authentic ways.

In this two-day workshop for course instructors, you’ll learn about deliberative pedagogies and how to teach the civic skills of investigating social issues, exploring perspectives, and gaining a deeper understanding of complex problems. You’ll start by learning about the theoretical foundations of deliberative pedagogies and then participate in a Deliberative Dialogue. You will also identify complex problems related to the courses your teach and plan how to incorporate Deliberative Dialogues into that learning experience. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be trained as a Deliberative Dialogue facilitator. Registration is required.

A $100 stipend is available to eligible participants who complete the program.