A Culture of Dialogue: How students can practice talking about things that matter
For: Higher EdWebinarsLearn from higher ed stakeholders working in various campus settings to gain insight into what dialogue skill-building can look like in different environments.
When it comes to fostering a culture of dialogue, where do you begin? How do you engage students in ways that strengthen their sense of belonging and open inquiry while lessening self-censorship and harmful discourse?
During this webinar, we’ll discuss the importance of talking about talking, creating low-stakes practice opportunities, and practical strategies for embedding dialogue skill development across campus. Hear from a panel of higher education stakeholders working in various campus settings to gain insight into what dialogue skill-building can look like in different environments.
Speakers
- Jinan Abufarha, recent Michigan University graduate and Campus Facilitator for the Intergroup Dialogues
- Simon Greer, Founder of Bridging the Gap and the host of Courageous Conversation at TNP.US
- Janelle Rae, Ed. D., MSW, Assistant Professor, Spalding University
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