A Culture of Dialogue: How students can practice talking about things that matter
For: Higher EdVideoLearn 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
Additional Resources
- Activities and Exercises
Hopes and Concerns
This activity allows students to reflect, write down, and share their hopes and concerns around engaging in constructive dialogue about issues of importance. - Activities and Exercises
Spotlight
This activity helps build group trust by creating a student-guided opportunity to learn new things about peers while practicing question-asking skills. - Activities and Exercises
Silent Listening With a Partner
This activity challenges students to practice listening to understand – not simply to respond— and allows them to share without fear of interruption.
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