This participatory biweekly series offers the opportunity to learn and practice several Liberating Structures: “easy-to-learn microstructures that enhance relational coordination and trust. They quickly foster lively participation in groups of any size, making it possible to truly include and unleash everyone.”  

Part 2: Conversation Café

Conversation Café is a basic discussion structure that occurs in dialogue rounds. Liberating Structures notes that “the format of the Conversation Café helps people have calm and profound conversations in which there is less debating and arguing, and more listening.” Using it early in the term supports students in experiencing more equitable dialogues, building community with peers, and grappling with big and genuine questions. This structure is relevant for classes of any size in any discipline.

Friday, April 16, 2-2:40 p.m.

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