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Orr, Shannon K.; Buhr, Caitlin – Journal of Political Science Education, 2020
The simulation that we present here was designed to introduce students not only to climate change policy making but also to the Green Climate Fund and the process of negotiation. Rather than concentrating on either the political debate about climate change or doom and gloom scenarios, the focus of this simulation is on taking action and…
Descriptors: Simulation, Persuasive Discourse, Political Science, Climate
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Hunter, Karla M. – Communication Teacher, 2016
Courses: Argumentation, Public Speaking, Political Communication. Objectives: After completing this unit activity, students should be able to (1) demonstrate comprehension of Burke's (1941) concept of terministic screens; (2) apply the concept of terministic screens to write a brief political autobiography of themselves that analyzes the history…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Assignments, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Persuasive Discourse
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Kapon, S.; Ganiel, U.; Eylon, B. – Physics Education, 2009
This article presents an approach to integrating public e-lectures on contemporary physics into a traditional high-school syllabus. This approach was used in a long-distance professional development course for in-service physics teachers. Each lecture was related to a specific obligatory syllabus chapter, and was accompanied by learner-centred…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Seiter, John S.; Gass, Robert H. – Communication Teacher, 2007
This article describes an exercise that involves providing students with a basic understanding and demonstration of audience adaptation and then asking them to practice and evaluate the skill. In this exercise the instructor begins by providing students with background on analyzing and adapting to audiences. Then the instructor collects several…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Audience Analysis, Periodicals, Persuasive Discourse
Ryan, Carla – 1995
The use of debate as a technique for teaching integrated skills in English as a Second Language (ESL) is discussed and recommended. The paper argues that debate meets real-world communication needs and reflects a particular practical style of language use (persuasion), meeting expectations of the native speaker. Use of the approach in an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Debate
Utah State Board of Education, Salt Lake City. – 1991
This curriculum guide presents the core standards and objectives for level 7-12 language arts instruction in Utah. The curriculum guide begins with a statement of the elementary and secondary school program of studies and high school graduation requirements. After a brief statement on the importance of language arts and core curriculum standards…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Drama