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Navigating Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom √ § *

Part of the FDC Diverse Classroom Series!

Location

The Commons : 329

Date & Time

February 6, 2020, 12:00 pm1:30 pm

Description

From the dining room table to the classroom, learning how to dialogue across differences is more important than ever. This workshop is geared toward helping faculty repurpose dialogue skills to set up classrooms where students are focused on building relationships across difference and adding to the common pool of knowledge rather than trying to prove themselves right and their “opponent” wrong. We will review the theory behind intergroup dialogue as a pedagogy, and practice some of the key elements that help create a brave classroom space where conflict is greeted as a learning opportunity.

Some of the activities and approaches we will discuss include: UMBC Interact Curriculum, the differences between Dialogue/Debate/Discussion, establishing brave spaces, active listening, setting up group norms, responding to and managing triggers, understanding values, the importance of vulnerability, and a testimonials exercise. This workshop will be facilitated by Jasmine A. Lee, Director of Inclusive Excellence in the Division of Student Affairs.

Lunch will be provided to all registered participants, please click “Going” below to reserve your seat for this session. Please email fdc@umbc.edu to note any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, food allergies, etc.) by Thursday, January 30.  The deadline to register for this event is the earlier of Thursday, January 30 or when the event reaches capacity.  Please email fdc@umbc.edu to be added to a wait list if the event is full.  If you have registered and find that you can no longer attend, please kindly release your spot so that others may attend.

* Part of Provost's New Faculty Lunch series - all faculty are welcome to attend
√ Counts toward ALIT Certificate
§ Counts towards INNOVATE Certificate


The Diverse Classroom Series
UMBC’s Faculty Development Center continues the Diverse Classroom Series launched in February 2017!

Sessions in this series are designed to help you capture UMBC’s strengths in diversity to create vibrant learning environments--environments that effectively challenge and support every student. During interactive sessions, faculty and staff colleagues will help you address challenges and explore key questions, for example,
  • How can you learn about your classroom audience to better connect with your students and reflect on their learning needs?
  • How can you make your classroom more hospitable for all learners?
  • How can you handle sensitive discussions in your classroom?
  • How can you ensure that students from different academic and social backgrounds and with different physical and cognitive abilities experience classrooms where they are welcomed, challenged, and supported?
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