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Created by Shani Kipang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This toolkit is offered as a starting point for faculty and TAs seeking strategies, resources, or support to thoughtfully facilitate difficult conversations and moments in the classroom. Grounded in frameworks of accountability and transformative learning, the purpose of this guide is to support the art of critical dialogue as a fundamental skill for both learners and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide is a living resource. It will evolve and expand, ideally through the engagement of our school community. We welcome your feedback, suggestions and resource requests<\/a> and look forward to exploring new opportunities for collaborative learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategies to Facilitate Challenging Conversations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore actionable strategies to support accountable space and meaningful dialogue in the classroom and beyond<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access a curated suite of tools to facilitate classroom dialogue, including worksheets, guides, templates and activities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Topic-Specific Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore accessible, contextualized resources to support thoughtful engagement with various high-stakes conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended Literature<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a deeper dive into innovative strategies and practices with hands-on guides, research and resources from the field<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resources for Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect learners with responsive resources to support mental health, dialogue and connection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Networks and Support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find university and external resources for peer support, consultations and guidance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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