IWT CLASP Workshop: Teaching Sensitive Topics through Freewriting

This interactive workshop explores how freewriting can support the teaching of sensitive and controversial topics in liberal arts classrooms. When discussing issues such as war, colonialism, inequality, identity, and human rights, students often encounter emotionally challenging materials that require both intellectual and personal engagement. Participants will learn how carefully scaffolded informal writing activities can foster critical reflection, meaningful dialogue, and constructive engagement with diverse perspectives in both face-to-face and global online learning environments.

This workshop counts towards the Certificate in Global Pedagogy. Learn more about IWT CLASP Certificates. It will be facilitated by Liliana Tymchenko, European Humanities University.

This workshop is part of a series presented by The Center for Liberal Arts and Sciences Pedagogy (CLASP), a project of the Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking (IWT), which works with GHEA21 faculty and institutions to promote student-centered teaching methods, writing-based teaching, and experiential learning. 

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