COMMON GROUND
ETHNIC RELATIONS
MODERATOR'S GUIDE
A Moderator Guide for Small Group Discussions
on Ethnic Relations
March 1, 1995
Southern Institute for Education and Research
at Tulane University
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Acknowledgements
What Is A Study Circle?
Basic Format
Philosophy and Background
Suitability to a Variety of Organizations
Variations on the Basic Format
Role of the Participant
Moderating a Study Circle
Beginning
Managing the Discussion
Using Questions Effectively
Concluding
Leading Discussions on Ethnic Relations
Ethnic Relations Discussion Goals
Session One: Breaking the Silence
Part One: "Ice Breaker"
Part Two: Name Shield Exercise
Part Three: Experiences
Part Four: Reflecting
Session Two: Definitions
Part One: Reading of the Definitions
Part Two: Reflections
Sources
Session Three: Solutions
Part One: Reacting to Prejudiced Remarks
Part Two: Visions of Society
Part Three: Building Bridges
Part Four: Reflections on the Program
Annotated Bibliography