1. 2017 Federal Courts and Constitutional Controversies
A workshop by

2. Deliberation Building Civic Skills Careful reading of a text;
Constructing and defending persuasive arguments;
Listening actively to others;
Engaging in respectful dialogue with those who hold different perspectives;
Identifying areas of commonality between positions, (if possible); and
Making a decision

3. Session Outcomes As a result of this session, teachers will:
Understand the current landscape of basic immigration law and policy;
Be prepared to participate in a deliberation over a sanctuary cities; and
Be prepared to lead a deliberation in their own class.

4. What Is Deliberation? It is not debate… It is not discussion, … Softer
Everyone shares ideas
Teacher is often in the middle
Argumentative
Aimed at persuading people to agree with your argument

5. What is Deliberation?
Deliberation is a focused exchange of ideas and an analysis of arguments with the aim of making a decision.

6. Why Deliberate?

7. Deliberation Steps 1 Introduction 2 Careful Reading 3 Clarification 4
Prepare and Present Positions 5
Reverse Positions 6
Free Discussion 7
Whole Class Discussion 8
Student Reflection

8. Good Looks Like…. Student-to-student talk
Multiple, competing perspectives represented
Well-prepared participants
Inclusive, full participation
Arguments supported with logic
No personal attacks

9. Step 2 – Careful Reading Circle terms you have questions about
Underline facts
Put a star next to important ideas

10. Differentiation Strategy: Vocabulary Support
Sanctuary city
Undocumented immigrant
Deportation / removal
Comply
Felony
Terror watch list
Defy

11. Differentiation Strategy: Vocabulary Support
(from the Yes arguments)
(from the No arguments)
Enact
10th Amendment
4th Amendment
Jurisdiction
Racial profiling
Implement
Letter of the law
Spirit of the law

12. Deliberation Step 2 Careful Reading Read the text carefully.
Circle challenging vocabulary, underline facts, star important ideas.
Write the deliberation question at the top of Handout 2.
Record your questions at the top of Handout 2.

13. Deliberation Step 3 Clarification
Ask your teachers and classmates about vocabulary
Ask clarifying questions to make sure you understand the reading.

14. Deliberation Step 4 Prepare & Present Positions
Work with your partner to identify the best arguments to support the position you have been assigned (A or B)
Record your notes on Handout 2.
Remember to pick arguments from the reading. (refer to line #s)

15. Deliberation Step 4 Prepare & Present Positions
Present your top two arguments to the other pair of students. (Refer to line #s and explain.)
When the other group is presenting, you should be listening carefully, taking notes on Handout 2, and asking clarifying questions--- not interrupting.

16. Deliberation Step 5 Reverse Positions A’s and B’s flip positions.
Tell the other group what you think is the best reason they presented and why.
Look at your notes and the reading to find a good argument the other pair did not mention.
Tell the other pair at least one more argument to support your new position.

17. Deliberation Step 6 Free Discussion
Drop your role. Discuss and deliberate the question freely.
If you want to bring in arguments beyond the reading, this is the time to do so.
Make a decision about which point of view you agree with.
Talk to your group to see if you can find consensus and if you can find areas of a common ground.

18. Deliberation Step 7 Whole Class Discussion
Your teacher will lead this discussion. Be prepared to share your ideas and perspective.

19. Deliberation Step 8
Student Reflection
Complete Handout 3.

20. Impacts of discussion
Evidence shows that students in classrooms with high quality discussion:
Have increased political tolerance – are willing to consider diverse viewpoints;
Are more interested in political issues and understand their complexity;
Are more comfortable with disagreement; and
Intend to vote, follow the news.

21. Overcoming Hurdles Hurdle to successful discussion
How we’ll overcome it with this method
Lack of participation
Small groups, everyone prepared
No diversity of opinion presented
Materials present multiple perspectives; everyone has to voice both sides
Participants are unprepared
Prep time & support, common and thorough source materials
Participants rude to each other
Set expectations; foster listening and respect

22. Want More Deliberations?
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23. 2017 Federal Courts and Constitutional Controversies
A workshop by