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Managing Difficult Conversations

Managing Difficult Conversations. “ it is your responsibility to change society if you think of yourself as an educated person” Baldwin p180. Objectives.

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Managing Difficult Conversations

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  1. Managing Difficult Conversations “it is your responsibility to change society if you think of yourself as an educated person” Baldwin p180

  2. Objectives • Reflect upon the benefits of working with REGARDS to consider the reasons why Equality and Diversity are so important for educational, social and personal, legal and for employers • focus upon prevalent stereotypes in todays culture and how they can underpin many biased learner comments • develop ‘holding statements’ that can be used by tutors and staff when managing difficult conversations

  3. Ground Rules activity Please add to this list…… • Consider this environment as one where it is ‘blame free’ - a chance to voice your thoughts • The goal is not to agree – it is about listening and considering • Be aware of body language • Speak from own experience and say ‘I’ and not ‘we’ • Challenge one another by asking questions but focus on the ideas not the person • Participate to the fullest of your ability • Share your ideas and experiences • Respect confidentiality of the discussions

  4. Working with REGARDS Race and ethnicity Economic disadvantage Gender & gender identity, paternity Age Religion and belief Disability Sexual orientation

  5. Task 1 5 mins1. In pairs or tables 2. Using sticky notes generate as many ideas as you can to consider -What are the benefits of working with regards to EDI?3. Sort them onto the flip charts Diverse role models to inspire learners Good reputation Widening participation Credibility Ofsted grading Inclusion & community cohesion Broaden horizons Beyond stereotypes Employer of choice

  6. Task 2 Underpinning stereotypes • News:End the mental illness taboo • News:David Beckham’s good babysitting skills with his kids

  7. Task 3 Managing difficult conversations Inpairs or tables • 10-15 minutes • Very quickly try to respond to the remarks • Use the cards if you need to • After 10 mins rank your responses – one that you are most happy with • Be prepared to share your best answer with the whole group

  8. Plenary • Thank you everyone for taking part • We have considered why it is necessary to consider REGARDS as a whole • We have looked at the underpinning reasons why stereotypes perpetuate • We have developed some ‘holding statements’ to share with tutors Myth-busting facts Highlight impact Point to role models Did you know…? If it were you… Tell me more Challenge inaccuracies

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