BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS
Dialogues @ School
widening of personal, social and intellectual horizons
confidence to think and speak independently, questioning polarised or orthodox views
extra public speaking opportunities for non-debaters (and debaters)
feeling of “having a voice” individually and collectively
sense of maturation and progress into adulthood in a healthy democratic community context
complement and extension of critical thinking classes and activities
complement and alternative to debating
solutions-orientation of dialogues is an antidote to teenage gloom, doom, and alienation
civic consciousness and development - all-round preparation to become good citizens
extra leadership, collaboration and organisational opportunities
Setting up a Dialogues Club at your school is this simple.
3+
Students
Enthusiastic students to continue meaningful discussions
1
Space
A congenial space appropriate for the number of participants
1
Teacher
Supportive teacher to organise or help students to self-organise
To find out more, read our Dialogues Club guide, or access or pre-made resources
