If the tension in the room prompts dialogue and encourages learning, be prepared to let the discussion play out. Students may be uncomfortable, but discomfort alone isn’t reason to end the conversation. If strong emotions do arise, remain calm and assess the situation. Following are strategies and resources to help you facilitate these discussions confidently and skillfully, regardless of the age of your students.Ĭritical conversations about identity and injustice often hit close to home, and they can provoke a range of responses from students. They recognize the injustice inherent in racism, gender bias, ableism, anti-immigrant sentiment, religious and anti-LGBTQ bias and more – and they see these prejudices at work in the world every day. It’s important to remember that students want to talk about these issues. It’s a conversation exploring the relationships between identity and power, that traces the structures that privilege some at the expense of others, that helps students think through the actions they can take to create a more just, more equitable, world. What is a critical conversation? It’s any discussion about the ways injustice affects our lives and our society. Access the complete guide from Learning for Justice, “Let’s Talk! Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students. As a school counselor, you’re in the ideal role to help facilitate critical conversations at your school.
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