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This Respecting the Ideas of Others activity also includes:
Communicating clearly is one part of a successful conversation, but listening to others is just as important. Individuals with special needs plan calm responses and reactions to differing opinions with a collaborative activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set up a Socratic seminar format for learners to model conversation skills with different viewpoints, and have their peers observe
- Encourage parents to practice having conversations with their children in which they each have different opinions
- Use with autistic pupils
Classroom Considerations
- Use topics that are not controversial so individuals can focus on developing their skills
- Provides a T-chart organizer, but any informational graphic organizer or brainstorming form works
Pros
- Graphic organizer is versatile for multiple uses
- Lesson is differentiated by age group (child, adolescent, adult)
Cons
- None