Navigating Challenging Dialogue

Resources for navigating and facilitating challenging conversations in the classroom. Please reach out to Monique Van Willingh (monique.vanwillingh@necmusic.edu) for further CEB support and questions. 

Please note: The resources below have been gathered from multiple sources and institutional spaces outside of NEC, and may present a variety of approaches to moving through difficult dialogue. CEB is always here as a resource to help explore what might be most helpful for your specific classroom or rehearsal scenarios.

What is a microaggression?

How to Lead Uncomfortable Class Discussions (by Alexandra Sedlovskaya, Harvard Business Publishing, Education)

Teaching Controversial Issues: A Framework for Reflective Practice (by Judy Pace, Teaching Controversies)

Tips on Facilitating Effective Group Discussions (The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning)