Moderator Training: The Role and Practice of Deliberation
This workshop teaches individuals how to lead or convene deliberative forums in their communities and/or organizations. During the course, participants:• Identify the characteristics of the various forms of public discourse deliberation.
• Differentiate deliberation from other forms of public discourse such as debate, consensus and compromise.
• Explore the role of deliberation in democracy and public policy.
• Gain insight about citizenship “awareness” – or the idea that each citizen has political abilities and responsibilities.
• Explore the transitions from public opinion and public judgment to public common ground.
• Identify the skill sets needed to convene, lead and record deliberative forums.
• Receive an opportunity to actively engage in deliberative forums.
• Learn methods for promoting networking with others who are engaged in National Issues Forums.
Upcoming Moderator Training Dates:
Friday and Saturday
Nov. 13 and 14, 2009
Monday and Tuesday
March 29 and 30, 2010
Cynthia Johnson
College of DuPage
Public Policy Institute
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 942-3872
Fax (630) 942-2928
