Discussing Controversial Issues, No. 2: The Importance of Listening

Views two high school settings as groups of students are engaged in open discussions. States that the role of the moderator is to summarize ideas, restate the issue, and question the relevance of the statements of the participants. Emphasizes the importance of listening by acknowledging other ideas through verbal and nonverbal means. Identifies, with captions, roles of both participants and moderator in true-to-life situations.

More in Discussing Controversial Issues Series

  1. Discussing Controversial Issues, No. 1: Creating an Open Discussion 1975
  2. Discussing Controversial Issues, No. 2: The Importance of Listening 1975
  3. Discussing Controversial Issues, No. 3: Understanding Different Points of View 1975
  4. Discussing Controversial Issues, No. 4: Evaluating Your Discussion 1975

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