Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

What? Working in pairs and then teams, you will explore an issue through opposing positions and try to reach a consensus or, at least, clarify where your differences lie.

Central Historical Question Was Lincoln racist?

Discussion Norms Active listening Challenge ideas, not persons Try your best to understand other position Share the floor: each person in pair MUST have the opportunity to speak No disagreeing until consensus-building

Sequence Form into teams (partner prep) Team A presentation Team A presents Restatement (by Pair B) Team B presentation Team B presents Restatement (by Pair A) Consensus-Building