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.

Facilitating Dialogue

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)