Developing capacities for democratic communication: an integrated learning approach based on deliberation

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9125.v29i1p43-64

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Deliberative pedagogy, Teaching strategies, Deliberative theory, Discussion-based learning, Deliberation in education

Abstract

This study describes an innovative educational proposal to develop deliberative skills – motivation and ability to explain points of view based on reflected considerations, reciprocal involvement, and more inclusive and respectful communication. Based on theories of deliberative democracy – and expanding citizen participatory initiatives and experiences in the area of education, we propose an approach with (i) peer learning, (ii) playful and performative activities, and (iii) authentic discussions about controversial political issues. Our experiment illustrates how to develop a conceptual understanding of deliberative principles, promote selfreflection, and practise democratic discussions on contentious issues. This study has theoretical and practical implications for programs that seek to promote democratic communication.

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Author Biographies

  • Rousiley Celi Moreira Maia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    Professora Titular do Departamento de Comunicação Social da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). Lider do Grupo de Pesquisa em Mídia e Esfera Pública (EME-UFMG). Pesquisadora do Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Democracia e Democratização da Comunicação (INCT/IDDC). Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Disputas e Soberania Informacionais (INCT/DSI).

  • Gabriella Hauber Pimentel, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

    Professora adjunta do Departamento de Linguagem e Comunicação da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Tecnologia e Sociedade. Pesquisadora do Grupo de Pesquisa em Mídia e Esfera Pública (EME-UFMG).

  • Augusto Veloso Leão, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    Pesquisador do Grupo de Pesquisa em Mídia e Esfera Pública na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (EME-UFMG). Doutor e mestre em Relações Internacionais pelo IRI da Universidade de São Paulo.

  • Leonardo Santa Inês Cunha, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    Professor da Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia e membro do Grupo de Pesquisa em Mídia e Esfera Pública na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (EME-UFMG)

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2024-07-17

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Dossiê Do analógico à inteligência artificial: 30 anos de Comunicação & Educação

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Maia, R. C. M., Pimentel, G. H., Leão, A. V., & Cunha, L. S. I. (2024). Developing capacities for democratic communication: an integrated learning approach based on deliberation. Comunicação & Educação, 29(1), 43-64. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9125.v29i1p43-64