Part 2 Something Nothing Anything Activity Same as

Part 2

Something, Nothing, Anything Activity Same as rock, paper, scissors First animal that comes to mind Living, not mythical, general, Why does your animal beat your partners? Example with Mr. Harrington and Miss Gwilliam after slide 3 -7 • If you get stuck, choose another item • 2 -3 minutes to debate • • •

MR. HERRINGTON VS. MISS GWILLIAM CAT VS. DOG

Debate vs. Dialogue- true collaboration. Debate- discussion with the goal of persuasion One is not better then the other

Debate vs. Dialogue Assumes Many Is Collaborative there is an answer and I have it combative people have pieces of the answer and they can be put together to find a solution

Debate vs. Dialogue Is about winning Listen to find flaws and counter arguments Defend assumptions as common good Listening to understand find meaning an agreement Reveal truth Critique Exploring the other side assumptions for re-evaluation Re-examine all positions

Debate vs. Dialogue Defend views against others Admit that other’s thinking can improve mine Search for weaknesses in other’s positions Seek a conclusion or vote to validate my position Search for strength and weakness in other’s positions Discover new options

Something, Nothing, Anything: Dialogue • Same activity but this time create a dialogue • Listen to each others opinions • Work together to come to an agreement • Be willing to change your mind

Wrap Up/Consolidate If the statement applies to your group stand up We were able to come to an agreement Weren't able to come to an agreement It was difficult to listen to my partner when they were disagreeing with me 4. I usually react to conflict by listening to the other person, and coming to an agreement. Sometimes I need to make compromises 5. I usually do not listen to the other person when in a conflict, and completely disagree. I never compromise • 1. 2. 3.

Homework Pick three questions from the list below and share one of your responses online to create a class discussion • In what ways could you use the skills you used in class next time your in conflict with another person • When someone disagrees with you, do you always stop to ask questions • What are the benefits of listening to another side of an argument • do you believe that debate or dialogue is used in politics(think the Federal Election)? • Do personal insults strengthen a case, why or why not? • Which do you feel works better in a conflict, debate or dialogue? Why? • Why can conflict be both negative and positive?