Discussion is collaborativeDebate is oppositional



SOCRATES: Who is this Dude?What do you see in this picture? What are they doing? Which one is Socrates?-808990536575Distinguishing Discussion from DebateDialogueDebateDiscussion is collaborativeDebate is oppositional(Multiple sides work toward (Two opposing sides try toshared understanding) prove each other wrong.)One listens to understand, One listens to find flaws,One listens to make meaning One listens to spot differencesOne listens to find common ground One listens to counter argumentsEnlarges participant’s point of view Defends assumptions of truthCreates open-ended attitude Creates close-minded attitudeCalls for suspending one’s beliefs Calls for investing in one’s beliefsSearches for strength in all positions Searches for weaknessesRespects all participants Rebuts contrary positionsAssumes co-op leads to Assumes a single-right greater understanding that somebody already hasRemains open-ended Demands a conclusionSocratic SeminarParticipant GuidelinesUse the text during the seminar. Understanding, not memorization is the goal. Only participate if preparedTake turns speakingAsk for clarification if confusedListen carefully to other participantsSpeak up so others are able to hear youTalk to each other, not just to the leader or teacherDiscuss ideas, not opinionsStay on point – make notes about new ideas and return laterAsk to pass if you do not want to contribute Expectations of ParticipantsPause & Think before RespondingDefend Judgements with Textual EvidenceListen Attentively & Patiently Listen & Respond CriticallyClarify others Positions & Support Peer’s JudgementMaintain Open & Curious MindMove Seminar ForwardSearch for Connections to Earlier ReadingsAvoid RepetitionExpress ideas clearly & succinctlyRemain Courteous & RespectfulRemain willing to change mindSocratic Circle: (To Revolt or not to revolt?)Warm up videosDDR: : Spring: Spring: Revolution: 10 Revolutions through History: What would/could cause you to pick up arms and revolt against your own country?You need to come up with 3 reasons you would join a revolutionCreate 3 questions related to the reading that you could ask during our discussion-American Revolution (Tax document)-French Revolution (Conditions)-Arab Spring (News about Syria)Questions to consider:Are you willing to die in this fight?What are you fighting for? What do you want?What natural rights are being violated?What is your goal if you revolt?What would cause you to stop revolting?What are some non-violent ways to solve problems?How would you persuade people to join your cause? What if no one joined?The American RevolutionName:Document 1: The Association of the Sons of Liberty of New York December 15th, 1773 (Modified)It is essential to the freedom and security of a free people, that no taxes be imposed upon them but by their own consent, or their representatives. For what right do they have to take from us when it pleases them? The former is the undoubted right of Englishmen, to secure when they spend millions and sacrificed the lives of thousands. And yet, to the astonishment of all the world, and the grief of America, the Commons of Great Britain, after the repeal of the memorable and detestable Stamp Act, reassumed the power of imposing taxes on the American colonies; and insisting on it as a necessary badge of parliamentary supremacy, passed a bill, in the seventh year of his present Majesty's reign, imposing duties on all glass, painters', paper, and teas, that will, after the 20th of November, 1767, be in effect. This is an outrage and the American colonies should unite against Great Britain.Reason for revolution:Question 1:The French RevolutionDocument 2: (Modified) The cost of affording a respectable or even a sustained lifestyle had shot sky high with the rise in bread prices and basic necessities. On top of which the working class was obliged to pay heavy taxes to finance the government’s spending and lavish lifestyle. This obviously led to the feeling of resentment within the bourgeoisie who wanted a more equal system of governance in France. From this point of view they were the cause of the whole revolution but there was another side to this social awakening and that was the harassment of the bourgeoisie by the French military.Reasons for revolution:Question 2:Syria Revolution 2011 Document 3: “Known as the capital of the revolution, Homs has seen the worst of the violence that has left an estimated 5,000 people dead since protests began in Syria in March. Homs is more warzone than city now, he says. Parts of the city are without electricity; in other parts, security forces shut off the electricity and?telecommunications networks ahead of early morning raids to root out opposition members. "If you're in a place where they cut off the power or the phones, you know you're in trouble," said Rami. There is a shortage of everything from children's milk formula to oil for heating, and he says security forces are preventing medical aid from reaching dying citizens. "Every day there are murders -- snipers on the roofs are shooting anything that moves, preventing the arrival of medical supplies and shooting at ambulances. It's a very hard situation," said Rami.”Reasons for Revolution:Question 3:Socratic Circle: ReflectionTo revolt or not to revolt?! What are two things that you learned today about Revolutions? Yesterday, you had to list at least 3 reasons why you would join a revolution. Did your opinion change on any of these? List any reasons your classmates brought up that you had not thought of. In class we discussed what causes people to start a revolution. Do you believe that the early American colonists or the French citizens were justified in revolting against their own government? What about the people in Syria today?Socratic Circle: Activity SheetWhile you are in the Outer Circle you need to trace the conversation that is happening in the Inner Circle. You need to write each student’s name on the outside of the circle and draw a line to each person when they talk. While you are tracking the conversation, watch for the answers to the questions below.Group 1Group 2Who is the leader?Who included the most people to talk?What was the best question? Why?Who had the most insightful response?What was the best response? Why?Did the second group meet their goals? ................
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