Mark Winston: The Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue
The objective of the Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue is to link university and community through dialogue-based learning. The Semester addresses what we believe is the principal challenge for contemporary education: to inspire students with a sense of civic responsibility, encourage their passion to improve Canadian society, and develop innovative intellectual tools for effective problem solving.
Dialogic learning uses shared inquiry, a willingness to examine assumptions, and the commitment of all participants to collectively work toward new understandings. It establishes patterns of interactions and a framework for investigation while encouraging learners to discursively test their own perspectives about unfamiliar ideologies and conflicting values in a safe, supportive environment.
The session will focus on how we choose engaging topics, novel learning strategies to implement dialogue-based curriculum, experiences of students, and outcomes. It will be of interest to all registrants, and comprise both presentation and active dialogue components.
Outcomes of the session will include tangible ideas for implementing dialogue in diverse learning contexts, an appreciation for the role of dialogue in encouraging civic engagement, and development of opportunities for faculty and students to become more involved with the Undergraduate Semester.
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