Community Academic Controversy Protocol

Linda·

Community Engagement

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SubjectCommunity Engagement

Original Prompt

Design a 20-minutes structured academic controversy protocol for Grade 2 students about community, including setup, timing, student roles, and 3 discussion norms to post

This learning resource is designed to foster respectful discussions among students about their communities, using a structured academic protocol. The goal is to enhance listening skills and the ability to articulate diverse perspectives on what constitutes a good community. It outlines discussion norms that emphasize attentive listening, respectful communication, and inquisitive engagement. Students are assigned different roles such as Speaker and Listener to facilitate an organized dialogue. The resource encourages students to think critically about community needs and potential projects, such as a playground versus a community garden, and to articulate their views with supporting reasons. It also includes reflection activities to consolidate learning and promote a sense of responsibility towards community improvement.