Title

Challenging Conversations in the Classroom: A Faculty Panel

Learning outcomes for presentation (at least 3)

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • describe the challenges inherent in facilitating challenging conversations in the classroom
  • evaluate different strategies used by faculty in facilitating challenging conversations and determine which may be most helpful in their classroom
  • reflect on the value of challenging conversations for students
  • discuss ways, during the course of a challenging conversation, to take care of ourselves and our learners

Abstract

As educators seek to create thoughtful, informed global citizens, we must not shy away from difficult issues or from introducing students to a variety of critical perspectives. Facilitating such challenging conversations can be difficult. In this panel, we will examine the ways in which faculty across a variety of disciplines create structured and unstructured discussions and dialogues on issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, politics, science, and religion. Panelists will share how they prepare for such discussions, respond in tense moments, and foster open discourse.

Session Outline

The panel will consist of 5-6 faculty members who, due to the nature of their disciplines and assigned classes, routinely engage in challenging conversations in the classroom. Moderators will offer questions for response from panelists and also invite panelists and the audience to pose questions.

Time Frame of Presentation

50 minutes

Category

i. Multicultural Education

Session format (lecture, roundtable, or other)

Roundtable

Audience

Faculty, Other institutions

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Challenging Conversations in the Classroom: A Faculty Panel

As educators seek to create thoughtful, informed global citizens, we must not shy away from difficult issues or from introducing students to a variety of critical perspectives. Facilitating such challenging conversations can be difficult. In this panel, we will examine the ways in which faculty across a variety of disciplines create structured and unstructured discussions and dialogues on issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, politics, science, and religion. Panelists will share how they prepare for such discussions, respond in tense moments, and foster open discourse.