Curated OER
Homophobia: What is It? What Can We Do About It?
A two-part lesson focuses on the sensitive issues of homophobia, discrimination, sexuality, and gender. Middle schoolers discuss individual and institutional discrimination, personal rights, homosexuality, and bullying.
Curated OER
Four-Corners Debate
Use this two page handout to establish the rules for class debate. The four-corners method of debate is one that provides a safe way for learners to engage in a discussion or debate over potentially heated or controversial topics. The...
Free Management Library
Free Management Library: Guidelines to Conducting Effective Meetings
This site offers guidelines on conducting effective meetings. Although this is written for business, it is applicable for any group meeting. SL.9-10.1b Group Rules, SL.11-12.1b Group Rules
Other
Mediate: Graphic Facilitation Focuses a Group's Thoughts
This article discusses what graphic facilitation is and how it can focus a group's thoughts and understanding. An example is provided showing how it resolved a conflict between two groups.
Other
Literature Circles Resource Center: Teaching Students How to Discuss
Teachers are given strategies and hands-on approaches to help students prepare for a discussion and participate as active members of it.
Other
Vancouver Community Net: The Citizen's Handbook: Facilitating
Offers tips to help facilitate a meeting effectively. Provides several important suggestions along with examples and details.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Collaborative Discussions: Ela Mr. Bolton
This website gives the definitions and strategies for effective collaborative communication.