Introduction to the process and joy of seminars! Human Rights Seminar Introduction to the process and joy of seminars!

Why so tricky? Focus on FACTS Understand UN / US perspective on a VERY complicated issue Allow you some creativity in thinking of possible solutions Prepare you for this week’s SEMINAR! What’s a seminar?? --->

What is a Seminar?

Collaborative learning Discussing a common text or theme What is a seminar? Two circles Collaborative learning Discussing a common text or theme

What’s the goal? Or purpose? Examine one topic from multiple angles Consider each side and perspective Understand other students’ opinions Share your opinion Evaluate the issues Propose solutions

Seminar Habits BEFORE the discussion Number the paragraphs Annotate the article Write 3 questions Do some outside research

Seminar Habits DURING Discussion Be heard Let others be heard Invite others to speak Ask questions Reflect on what hasn’t been said Discussion, not a debate

Expectations Inner Circle: -Referencing the text by citing a specific paragraph -Making connections to other texts read in class -Making connections to current events/real life -Referencing another comment by a classmate and explaining why you agree or disagree -Asking a question

Expectations - Outer Circle - Observe your partner in the inner circle Coach your partner half-way through on what they’re doing well and what they could improve on -Offer solutions to problems you observe

One of the first steps for being prepared for the seminar is coming up with QUESTIONS: Just as we did when we discussed Colin Kaepernick, we are going to go through an Inquiry Process. Refer to the questions you generated for the different articles. And the outside research you have done so far.