As part of the Dialogue Across Difference (DxD) initiative and building from the spring workshops, the Office for the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and the Center for Teaching and Learning will host a series of faculty professional development workshops designed for faculty to have more hands-on experiences addressing ways to run more effective classrooms. It is recommended to take all three workshops, though not mandatory, as each workshop is designed to stand alone and will be led by a lecturer in SPS’s Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program.
The first workshop, led by Martin Epstein, is designed to develop better active listening skills. Good, effective listening can facilitate communication and build more positive relationships. It can also be a valuable tool in de-escalating possible emotionally escalated and charged conversations. The workshop will explore different levels and types of listening, with a particular emphasis on how empathy naturally arises from good listening practices.
