Fairness Routine

Circle of viewpoints -------PERSPECTIVE •

Brainstorm a list of different perspectives and then use the chart below to explore each one:

1.

I am thinking of ... the topic... From the point of view of ... the viewpoint you've chosen

2.

I think ... describe the topic from your viewpoint. Be an actor - take on the character of your viewpoint

3.

A question I have from this viewpoint is ... ask a question from this viewpoint

Tug of war ----- exploring the complexity of FAIRNESS dilemmas at the ends, list with S factors that “pull” in the respective direction generate “What if?” questions to explore the topic further

Reporter’s notebook ----- making JUDGMENTS identify situation/story/dilemma for discussion S list in the columns discuss and ask S to make their best judgment of the situation based on the info they have Facts & Events

Feelings & Thoughts

Here NOW/ There THEN----- considering ATTITUDES and JUDGMENTS • identify controversial issues that changed over time (e.g. war, human rights, child labor, slavery etc) • have two columns : A: PRESENT stances, values and judgments B. PAST stances, values and judgments Compare A and B. Why do you think they changed? S should have some background knowledge about the topic !!! Present

Past