Taigita Biln, Mark Winston, Janet Moore, & Joanna Ashworth: Dialogue: Possibilities and Paradoxes Using Dialogue in Learning Contexts
The concept of dialogue is hardly new. Its origins can be traced to ancient Greece where Socrates encouraged his students to live the examined life through a process of shared inquiry. Learning and teaching through dialogue are experiencing a new surge in popularity, as educators rediscover the potential of this pedagogical approach. The possibilities are exciting but with a process as complex and unpredictable as human communication, it is essential to understand those aspects of practice that could ultimately subvert even the best of intentions.
Dialogue is best understood through direct experience. During the break-out dialogue sessions, participants will have the opportunity to consider the issues raised in the opening session concerning learning and dialogue. The most profound learning will come from the act of dialogue itself, when participants share their own personal experiences and ideas related to teaching through dialogue and how to address them in the classroom setting.
This session will be of interest to all participants. It will provide an opportunity to learn about the theory and practice of teaching and learning through dialogue by actively engaging in the practice. The format provides an unusual opportunity for students and teachers to learn together, and from one another, about how to use dialogue in the classroom and beyond.
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