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High School Friends

Better Communication Skills for Teens

Depolarizing Discourse™


Away from Extremes to In-Betweens

A digital citizenship unit plan that gives students the skills to discuss hot button topics without defaulting to arguing or shutting-down

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Who is this for?

Educators who want to help students THINK before they act
 

Humanities Teachers

 Cultivating

perspective taking skills

Library & Information Specialists

Advancing

media literacy

Wellness Instructors

Diffusing

emotional triggers

Professor & Students


What's included?
 

A unit plan for grades 6-12 designed to improve communication skills

  1. Scripted instructions for teachers

  2. A repeatable 5-step framework

  3. Autonomy supportive discussion tools 

  4. Lessons grounded in behavioral science

  5. Case studies relevant to teenagers​

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Teach these FOUR 45-MINUTE LESSONS as a single stand-alone unit

or within any existing digital citizenship program. 

91%

extremely confident

Considering alternative perspectives

of paricipants

Students Gain

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An increased sense of control via objective reasoning

Chatting after Class

Improved understanding of the needs and motivations of others

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Confidence in the ability to make informed decisions

WHY IT WORKS

Teens listen to their peers

You can empower them to help each other and themselves

​When it comes to digital dialogue, teens default to soundbites and acronyms, hindering their critical thinking and prompting them to jump to conclusions. Depolarizing Discourse gives students the practice they need to address nuance in everyday conversation.

At school

Find middle ground in a world of texts, likes, and shares

Depolarizing Discourse equips students for constructive dialogue

Ready To try it out?

Download the curriculum and jump right in! 

Information sessions

Interested in learning more about Depolarizing Discourse?

Email us to schedule an individual or group information session.

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