Civic Attitudes

5. Imagine you are discussing an issue in your class that students have strong and different opinions about. How much do you agree with the following statements about this situation? (Circle one response for each statement)

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
a. Students should hear each other out, even when they disagree.
b. Students should try to consider the issue from different perspectives.
c. Students should hold back from expressing opinions that cause conflict or discomfort.
d. Students should not have to waste time listening to opinions that aren’t worthwhile.
e. It’s important for students to come up with different ideas about how an issue might be solved.
f. It’s good for students to think deeply about their own beliefs.
g. Students should not have to listen to points of view that go against their beliefs.
h. It’s good when students realize that an issue is more complicated than they previously thought.