Teaching Discussion Skills and Building Conversation Culture with Liza and Patrick

In a society where screens often take precedence over face-to-face interactions, the significance of instilling discussion skills and fostering a culture of conversation has become increasingly apparent.

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with Liza Garonzik, the Founder and CEO of R.E.A.L. Discussion, and Patrick Farmer, a trainer at R.E.A.L., exploring the process of deconstructing the art of discussion into teachable, assessable, and transferable skills for the younger generation.

Liza and Patrick delve into the array of tools provided by R.E.A.L. Discussion to schools, aiding children in honing their discussion abilities. They also discuss how educators can transition into the role of discussion coaches and effectively manage discussions among students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Furthermore, they tackle the challenge of fostering constructive, respectful, and positive conversations in our increasingly diverse and digital world.

Tune in for insights on this crucial topic!

Timestamps

[03:23] Introduction: Liza’s background and the story behind R.E.A.L. Discussion

[05:36] Patrick’s experience working with R.E.A.L. Discussion

[08:24] Tools provided by R.E.A.L. Discussion for schools to facilitate discussions

[10:57] Supporting teachers in becoming discussion coaches

[13:20] Addressing the challenge of maintaining constructive, respectful, and positive conversations in a diverse and digital world

[20:00] Tips for teachers handling discussions among students from different cultural backgrounds

[27:56] Translating the principles of explicit discussion and skill teaching in R.E.A.L. Discussion

[30:40] Addressing different learning styles in R.E.A.L. Discussion

Notable quotes:

●      “The relief tied to what happens when you demystify discussion is worth pointing out.”

●      “There is magic in being together in person without screens during discussions.” Let’s Connect R.E.A.L. Discussion:

●      Website:https://www.realdiscussion.org/

●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/r-e-a-l-discussion/

●      Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanJustTalk

●      Twitter: https://twitter.com/discussionreal Connect with Liza Garonzik:

●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-garonzik-20988835/

Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on;

●      X:  ⁠https://twitter.com/teachwatts⁠

 

Connect with Mike Pierre on;

●      X: ⁠ https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan⁠

 

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