13.2 Deliberative Polling
From Sense & Sensibility & Science
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Learning Goals
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After this lesson, students should
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Definitions
- Deliberative Polling
- A system of decision-making wherein a representative group of stakeholders come together, exchange and discuss information, question experts, and poll their individual opinions at various points throughout the session.
- Participants are not required to come to an agreement.
- Participants are asked to speak to the facts presented in the briefing material, rather than try to convince other group members of their position.
- Experts are only there to answer questions posed by participants, rather than try to convince people of their own position.
- Each small group is moderated by a neutral moderator.
- A system of decision-making wherein a representative group of stakeholders come together, exchange and discuss information, question experts, and poll their individual opinions at various points throughout the session.
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- 13.1 Denver Bullet Study
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Before Class
- Everyone needs to have read the briefing materials.
- Coordinate with the TA and extra moderator for your section.
- Make a pre-poll form.
- Make a post-poll form.
- Make a spreadsheet to put student questions on.
- Prepare a seating chart.
- Review PlayPosit and discussion questions and ask faculty, Gabriel, or Emlen any questions you have.
- (Optional) Prepare a presentation.
During Class
- (10 min) Whole class review of deliberative polling and the briefing materials.
- Give the students the pre-poll and have them do it.
- (30 min) First round of deliberation.
- (10 min) Break and chance to read reading materials for answers.
- (30 min) Second round of deliberation.
After Class
- Compile the questions and make sure it's clear which students are asking them.
- Someone will go through the questions and decide which ones to ask.
Lesson Content
Deliberative Polling Review
Briefing Material Review
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Activity 1: Name
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Instructions
Discussion Questions
- Question 1
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