If you have been following this blog recently, you might have read two posts proposing that one of the graduation requirements of schools and colleges should be the proven ability to engage in respectful discourse with those with whom we disagree on fundamental issues; and a consequent openness to the possibility of changing one’s position. [...]
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We Should Talk About This
December 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Abortion, civil discourse, critical thinking, Roe vs Wade
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Should We Talk About This- Or Just Continue To Shout At Or Avoid Each Other?
November 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Abortion, capital punishment, citizenship training, civil discourse, critical thinking, Education reform, Graduation Requirements, Gun cintrol, Teaching, Uncategorized
In my last post, I proposed this graduation requirement for high schools, colleges and universities: A proven ability to engage in respectful discourse with those with whom we disagree on fundamental issues; and a consequent openness to the possibility of changing one’s position. Just in case you aren’t convinced of the wisdom of this, please [...]
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