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"What did you really mean by that?!" Intercultural Praxis as a Tool for Deep Engagement and Conflict Resolution in The Classroom

Oct 30, 2025 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Online

Registration Deadline: Oct 30, 2025 01:00 PM

Every classroom is an intercultural space where students bring varied cultural identities, communication styles, and worldviews. This interactive workshop introduces the Intercultural Praxis Model by Kathryn Sorrells as a practical framework for navigating and resolving conflict in such dynamic learning environments, and beyond. The session will explore how power, positionality, and context shape classroom interactions, and how educators can foster inclusive dialogue and mutual understanding across disciplines. Through case studies, role-play, and reflective exercises, participants will explore and apply the six points of the Intercultural Praxis Model (Inquiry, Framing, Positioning, Dialogue, Reflection, and Action) to real-world classroom scenarios. 

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize and articulate the intercultural dimensions of classroom conflict, including how cultural assumptions and power dynamics influence communication and behavior.
  • Apply the Intercultural Praxis Model to analyze and respond to classroom conflicts, using its six components to guide reflective and equitable practice.
  • Develop strategies to foster inclusive dialogue and culturally responsive conflict resolution, promoting a classroom culture of respect, curiosity, and collaboration.


Presenters: Nassisse Solomon

Note: Registration closes by 11:30AM October 30, 2025.

This session qualifies as a Future Prof credit towards the Western Certificate in University Teaching & Learning. 

Future Prof Series Description
These interactive seminars for future professors and professionals provide valuable insight into teaching and career-strategies across the disciplines. The workshops in this series are constantly evolving to meet the current interests of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.