Today's political and social climate has many educators wondering what is appropriate to talk about, teach, and facilitate with students related to diversity and inclusion. How do we meet the diverse needs of learners while also complying with changing initiatives that may hinder our ability to have difficult conversations? Join Dr. Liza Talusan as we examine the current climate of education, teaching, and learning and how we, as adult educators, can continue to build the habits and skills of identity-conscious dialogues with our students.
- Adult education teachers of all content areas
- Advisors
- Program administrators/directors
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In this 1.5-hour workshop, Dr. Talusan will guide you through an interactive experience where you will learn why having difficult conversations is important, how to have them skillfully, and how to manage situations when they do not go exactly as you planned. This workshop is helpful for anyone who wants to improve their learning about engaging in and facilitating difficult conversations.
Please note: About a week before the event, registrants will receive a separate email from the SABES Math team at TERC (sherry_soares@terc.edu) with instructions on how to access the Zoom session.
- Identify the current political and social climate related to education, teaching, and learning
- Understand your own individual threshold for conflict and risk in difficult dialogues
- Develop 1-2 practical tools for engaging in difficult conversations in the classroom
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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