LAYOUT:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:55 Discussing Divisive Topics in the Classroom

02:29 Navigating Political Discourse

04:18 Teaching Civil Dialogue

09:58 Encouraging Empathy and Argumentation

14:54 Handling Classroom Challenges

19:24 Final Takeaways and Conclusion

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• John Brumbaugh - History Teacher, Davis School District
• Adam Sturm - History Teacher, Davis School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Adam Sturm
  • Email: adsturm@dsdmail.net
• Constitution 101 Course by National Constitution Center - The Constitution 101 course provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, structure, and case law. Drawing on primary source documents, learners will study the historical and philosophical foundations of America’s founding principles from a range of diverse voices. Participants will also learn how to think like constitutional lawyers—cultivating the skills necessary to analyze constitutional questions. Each module includes primary source readings, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Interactive Constitution essays. This course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)