Difficult Conversations

Idea Cards

Idea 1
Idea 1
Difficult Conversations as a Pedagogy
Idea 2
Idea 2
Establishing Classroom Guidelines... Carefully
Idea 3
Idea 3
Recognizing Implicit Bias and Assumptions
Idea 4
Idea 4
Examining Positions of Privilege and Power
Idea 5
Idea 5
Preparing Students for Difficult Discussions
Idea 6
Idea 6
Structuring the Conversation
Idea 7
Idea 7
Balancing Participation
Idea 8
Idea 8
Cultivating a Community of Care and Curiosity
Idea 9
Idea 9
Creating a Physical (and Virtual) Space for Conversation
Idea 10
Idea 10
Leaning in to Social Justice Content
Idea 10
Idea 11
Discussing Traumatic Topics
Idea 10
Idea 12
What to Do in "Hot Button" Moments
Idea 10
Idea 13
Responding to Microaggressions
Idea 10
Idea 14
Valuing Connections and Experiences through Indigenous Pedagogy
Idea 10
Idea 15
The Circle Way
Idea 10
Idea 16
Being Mindful of the Emotional Toll
Idea 10
Difficult Conversations Toolkit
WWU Teaching Handbook