Bring your own lunch and explore the five keys to facilitating better conversations in the classroom in depth with faculty experts in these areas. Each session will provide an overview and research-based framing for these factors as key to better classroom conversations, give examples of how to implement these concepts in your courses, and a chance to discuss and practice these skills.
Partnered with the Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue (ICAD)
Program Details
Meets on Thursdays on the following dates
- 9/26: Intentionality of Course Design for Better Conversations
- 10/3: Co-Creating Classroom Discussion Agreements for Better Conversations
- 10/24: Encouraging Curious Perspective Sharing for Better Conversations
- 10/31: Developing Deliberative Questions for Better Conversations
- 11/7: Making Difficult Conversations Approachable
Location & Times
- Madison Union Taylor 404
- 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Facilitators
- Rob Alexander, ICAD & CAL
- Lori Britt, ICAD & CAL
- Kara Dillard, Madison Center for Civic Engagement & CAL
Genre: Workshop
Program Outcome
Identifying the five keys to facilitating better conversations in the classroom
Attendance & Registration Information
Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Event Dates/Registration Links
Register by 11:59 PM, two days prior to the respective program date.
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.