Facilitator: Dr. Joshua Atkinson, Professor, School of Media and CommunicationSession Type: Interactive WorkshopSession Category: Success & Belonging. Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1 hourLocation: ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:In this session, you will explore strategies to encourage civil discourse in the classroom and develop guidelines to structure these conversations effectively. The workshop includes an overview of best practices, a think-pair-share activity to create and refine classroom policies, and a role-play exercise to practice managing discussions about political topics. You will also have the opportunity to debrief and ask questions, ensuring you leave with practical tools to foster respectful and productive classroom dialogue.In this session, you will:Discuss strategies to encourage civil discourse in your classroom. Develop guidelines or classroom policies to structure classroom conversations to encourage civil discourse. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.