INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
The instructional
resources on this site are designed to assist educators seeking to make
effective use of Dialogue and
Deliberation.
The site features an integrative,
case-based applied learning pedagogical model
designed to foster development of knowledge, skills, and sensibilities
associated with ethical and effective communication, civic engagement, critical
thinking, applied ethics, and informed, reasoned decision making. Included
are sample syllabi, assignments, in-class exercises, assessment resources,
and related materials.
Included on this site is
a communication ethics
course syllabus designed specifically for coursework in this area.
The other is a more contextually “open-ended”
sample syllabus, readily adaptable to a wide diversity of courses.
Among the in-class
exercises and assignments provided on this site are materials designed to
foster development of ethical and effective oral communication and
related critical thinking abilities:
Exploring
Issues of Deception Exercise
Forum
Preparation Worksheet and Exercise
Deliberative
Advocacy Exercise
Also included are the
following exercises and assignments designed specifically to develop ethical
and effective written communication and related critical thinking abilities:
Collaborative
Written Report Assignment
Forum
Response Essay Assignment
Essay
Review and Moral Discernment Exercise
Final
Critical Review Assignment
Portfolio
and Reflection Essay Assignment
Included on the site are the
following assessment tools:
Criteria
and Standards for Assessment of Technical Competency and Related Presentational
Skills
Group
Oral Performance Assessment Form
Individual Oral Performance Assessment
Form
All of the assignments, exercises,
and assessment tools featured on this site reflect mindfulness of the central
role attentive listening plays in
ethical and effective communication, critical thinking, ethical reflection and
practice, civic engagement, and informed, reasoned decision making.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For assistance tailoring syllabi,
learning outcomes, assignments, exercises, and assessment resources to your
institution’s specific needs, or for copies of sample in-class essay
exams, contact jmakau@csumb.edu.
This site is
intended to be shared widely. We welcome
questions, suggestions, and contributions of additional resources, links, and
related insights. Please send inquiries,
suggestions, comments, and
resources you would be willing to share to: jmakau@csumb.edu
and dmarty@csumb.edu.