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Action Academy: Module 6 ›
Total estimated time: 60 minutes • Discussion Recap
Communication techniques
Communication techniques
Now that you've practiced listening, here are some tips for communicating.
READ
READ
George Lakoff – Framing
"The power of framing: It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it." by Rathje, Steve. The Guardian. July 20, 2017.
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READ
Arguing Online: Is It Worth It?
"Yes, you can argue online without going crazy. Here’s how." by Rosen, Andy. Boston Globe. October 22, 2018.
WATCH
WATCH
Robert Reich: 10 Steps to Finding Common Ground
Examining Privilege
Examining Privilege
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Were you surprised to learn that facts aren't effective in convincing people? Why or why not?
How can framing be used as an effective tool in texting?
Which of Robert Reich's steps seemed most useful? How would you apply his strategies to texting?
[EXAMINING PRIVILEGE] Have you had a conversation about privilege with someone of a different social capital as you? How did it go? What tools could have helped the conversation?
[EXAMINING PRIVILEGE] Have you thought about intersectionality before, as it relates to you or folks you deal with?
EXTRA READING
EXTRA READING
READ: Don’t Think of an Elephant by George Lakoff (book)
READ: Talking to Our People: SURJ guide for talking to white people in the moment of Trump
WATCH: The urgency of intersectionality TED Talk by Kimberlé Crenshaw
Action Academy: Module 6 ›
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