Session 2: Managing difficult conversations in diverse learning environments

Target audience:​ 

University educators.

Event details:

11 December 2024 (1115-1215)

From difficult to enriching: navigating difficult conversations in Learning & Teaching

A two-part professional development series for university educators.

Join us online for two interactive one-hour sessions where we’ll explore practical skills for navigating difficult conversations and supporting learners in interacting, collaborating and learning through differences in cultural backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and opinions. You’ll develop strategies to transform challenging classroom moments into enriching learning opportunities, while building cultural awareness that makes diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives a source of richness in your teaching. Through real-world case studies, you’ll gain confidence in facilitating sensitive discussions and creating inclusive learning environments.

• Session 1: Understanding diversity and cultural competence (1115 – 1215, 4th Dec 2024)
• Session 2: Managing difficult conversations in diverse learning environments (1115 – 1215, 11th Dec 2024)

This is part 2 of a 2-part series focusing on supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching. The session will be recorded. 

On successful completion of both parts of the series focusing on supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching, you should be able to:

• Support learners in understanding and practising cultural competence.
• Demonstrate how to work productively through challenging conversations.
• Design curricula and learning and teaching activities that embrace diversity and take a strengths-based approach.

Presenter details:

Samantha Clarke is a Senior Lecturer in the Educational Innovation team at the University of Sydney, where she works with educators to enhance learning experiences for all students. As Program Director of the university-wide Modular Professional Learning Framework, she drives initiatives to improve teaching and learning practices across the institution. Samantha’s expertise in technology-enhanced learning, equity, and academic development and leadership has earned her international, national, and university teaching awards. She is the lead author of the Green Guide: Enhancing the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds (2024) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Connect with her at linkedin.com/in/samanthalclarke/

Jessica Frawley is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership in the Educational Innovation team in the DVC (Education) Portfolio. She is the Director of the Sydney Educational Fellowship Program, and an Honorary Associate in the Sydney School of Architecture, Design, and Planning. She has won national and university teaching awards for her work in student engagement and technology, and is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK. Jess is the Academic Lead on Students as Partners and authored the Student Partnership Charter. Connect with her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessfrawley/

Session length: 

1-hour

Format:

Online (Zoom). This session will be facilitated by collegues from the University of Sydney.

A record of attendance will be uploaded to iTrent for staff development purposes. Please indicate in the ‘Specific Requirements’ box when booking if you do NOT wish for your attendance to be uploaded to iTrent.

Have you signed up for Part 1- Understanding diversity and cultural competence at Bath:

This session is Part 2 of a 2-part series. The first session will be held online on 04 December 2024 at 1115-1215. You can sign up to the first event by visiting Understanding diversity and cultural competence at Bath.