PC05: The Pedagogy of Civility: Facilitating Civil Discourse in the Classroom During Uncivil Times
Wed, 11/15: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Sheraton
Room: City View 7 – Fourth Floor
During and since the 2016 United States presidential election, stereotypes, biases, and negativity have taken over civil discourse. As a result, educators face unprecedented challenges teaching students how to speak and listen well during this era of “liberty and cynicism for all.”
Bringing together experts to explore and generate discussion related to civil discourse during uncivil times, the purpose of this preconference is:
(1) To engage participants in a meaningful dialogue about civil discourse in the classroom in a collaborative and creative manner;
(2) To critically reflect on the significance of civil discourse in the classroom in encouraging and maintaining a participative democracy;
(3) To offer practical strategies for creating a classroom where civil discourse is possible.
Presenters:
Janie Harden Fritz , Duquesne University
Christina Standerfer, William J. Clinton School of Public Service
Carolyn Calloway-Thomas, Indiana University
Ahmet Atay, College of Wooster
Christian Lundberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill