One important goal of a college education is for students to engage in productive discussions about important issues, even when they disagree. Our classrooms are key spaces where students can practice effective, respectful discussion. In this workshop, participants will review a variety of resources, including ones from the Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center, and identify opportunities to integrate them into their courses. These resources are especially useful for instructors who may need to manage hot-button discussions that can pop up in response to current events. 

Workshop Facilitators

• Laura Carruth, associate vice provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning and executive director, Center for Teaching and Learning 
• Carol Subiño Sullivan, assistant director, Faculty Teaching and Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning