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Inquiry Day by Day: Building Discourse in Social Studies
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We are preparing students to enter a world where disagreement is constant, information is overwhelming, and clarity is hard-earned. They will be expected to weigh evidence, listen across differences, and contribute thoughtfully to conversations that shape their communities. Yet too often, school teaches students to answer questions rather than wrestle with them. We’ve all seen what bad discourse looks like. It’s loud but lacks substance. It’s confident but missing evidence. It’s disagreement without listening. Good discourse is disciplined, respectful, rooted in sources, and powerful enough to change minds.
Social Studies is uniquely positioned to cultivate that kind of discourse. This training will leverage Michigan’s state standards as well as the C3 Framework to focus on how to build discourse intentionally - establishing norms, creating routines, recognizing the right moments, preparing students for meaningful dialogue, and reflection for growth. In a time when public conversation feels fractured, classrooms can become the place where students learn how to disagree responsibly, reason with evidence, and participate in civic life.
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Target Audience
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3rd-12th Grade Teachers (Particularly Social Studies)
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Instructor Led Sessions
(To Register, or for more information,click on a start date.)
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10/07/2026
| 8:30 AM-3:00 PM | 1 | COP ESD |
Inquiry Day by Day: Building Discourse in Social Studies |
| 9999 |
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