As a result of this activity, students will be:
- Understand that a good question is a sign of attention. When a peer presents an argument, the group’s task is not (only) to contradict, but to ask clarifying questions
- Able to separate the person from the idea.
- Understand that “they disagree with my idea” does not equal “they don’t like me”.
- Want to understand others and be patient in listening to their opinions
- able to use kind language and include others when talking about community.
- able to listen and restate what others said before responding.
- show empathy by trying to understand the other person’s idea.
- able to resolve a discussion and come up with a mutual win-win solution
- able to accept that the other person is right.
