Many students complain that their instructors are often unprepared or uncomfortable when discussions of diversity issues surface. Too few educators are trained to have these types of conversations, in fear that they may elicit deep emotions and perpetuate conflicts between individuals and groups. In this workshop, the facilitator will model how to successfully create a safe container in which to have these kinds of discussions in the classroom, where each person feels valued and acknowledged.
We bridge attitudes and values to reflect and honor differences through dialogue.
We support communities to view diversity as a gift and a contribution.
Together, in partnership, we create safe, authentic environments
where trust is experienced and relationships are transf... Read More →
Often, discriminatory incidents and lawsuits emerge from environments where diversity issues are seldom discussed and where cultural differences are “celebrated” but not practiced or represented. During this workshop, we will explore how to create a culturally competent and sensitive academic community that is able to embrace and respond to diversity. Participants will learn ways to respond with honesty and compassion when a conflict occurs that involves a diversity issue.
We bridge attitudes and values to reflect and honor differences through dialogue.
We support communities to view diversity as a gift and a contribution.
Together, in partnership, we create safe, authentic environments
where trust is experienced and relationships are transf... Read More →
