Socrates in the Trump Era: Teaching Students and Educators Policy Dialogue Skills

Friday, October 25, 2024

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT

Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2207

Main Presenter(s)

LG

Laura B. Granruth, MSW (she/her/hers)

Dr. Laura Brierton Granruth
Millersville University
Millersville, PA, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Jason A. Ostrander, PhD, MSW, BSW (he/him/his)

Associate Professor and BSW Program Director
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA, United States
Pilar S. Horner, MSW, PhD

Associate Professor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, United States
Melinda Lewis, LMSW (she/her/hers)

Professor of Practice
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Elisa Kawam, MSW, PhD

MSW Director, Faculty
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Social and political polarizations are becoming an increasing concern in America and may threaten the survival of the American democratic system as the American society to address its past wrongs and oppressions of vulnerable groups This workshop will help participants strengthen a dialogic skill set that is much needed today.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn current knowledge of political views and values of American voters based on surveys and research.
Participants will receive refresher education and skill-building on the Socratic method and how to apply it to challenging or emotionally charged conversations.
Participants will receive resources to take back to their classrooms and communities, to navigate difficult conversations in their own contexts and communities.