The presentation will showcase how a culture of respectful dialogue can be cultivated using the "Seven Norms of Collaboration" from Thinking Collaborative. These norms serve as a foundation to empower students and educators to have rich, thoughtful conversations and maintain respectful dialogue.
The key points covered in the presentation include: -The Seven Norms of Collaboration provide a structured protocol to promote genuine inquiry, clarification of thinking, and expression of one's own ideas and perspectives. -Implementing these norms helps raise awareness and understanding of different perspectives and experiences among students and educators. -Through dialogue and discussion guided by the norms, students are able to delve into relevant, real-world issues, critically analyze actions and outcomes, and reflect on their own roles and responsibilities. -Developing a culture of respectful dialogue using the Seven Norms of Collaboration enables students and educators to have meaningful, productive conversations on important topics.
The presentation aims to demonstrate how these collaboration norms can be effectively applied in educational settings to foster an environment conducive to open-minded, thoughtful exchange of ideas.
Expected Outcomes: - Participants will leave with an understanding of how to promote a culture of thinking and develop a greater sense of community within in their learning environments. They outcomes will include: - Increased Engagement and Participation: Students feel more empowered to actively participate in discussions and share their perspectives.and develop a willingness to explore different viewpoints. - Improved Communication and Listening Skills: Participants learn to listen more attentively and ask clarifying questions to better understand each other's thinking. - Greater Empathy and Perspective-Taking: Participants gain a deeper appreciation and increased empathy for diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. - Enhanced Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students are able to delve into complex, real-world issues and analyze that lead to better-informed conclusions and decisions. - Stronger Collaborative Relationships: Educators and students build more positive, trusting relationships based on mutual respect and open communication. - Increased Awareness of Personal Roles and Responsibilities: Participants develop a stronger understanding of They are better equipped to reflect on their own roles and responsibilities in addressing important issues and how their individual actions and choices impact others and the larger community.
