Using conversational learning to enhance teaching of diversity

To function in today's diverse and multicultural environment, workers must be properly prepared; yet teaching diversity is not an easy task. This article explores some of the challenges of diversity and proposes the use of conversational learning to make teaching more effective in preparing stu...

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Published in:e-journal of business education & scholarship of teaching 2013-07, Vol.7 (2), p.31-38
Main Author: Dawson, Gail A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers
Business education
Colleges & universities
Conscience, Examination of
Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Conversational Learning Process
Coping
Course Content
Cultural Differences
Cultural Pluralism
Dialogues (Language)
Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Diversity management
Diversity training
Education
Educational Experience
Educational Facilities Improvement
Educational Strategies
Employees
Graduate attributes
Group work in education
Higher education
Instructional Materials
Intercultural communication
Intercultural education
Interpersonal communication
Interpersonal Relationship
Knowledge
Labor Force
Learning
Learning Experience
Learning Processes
Methods
Multicultural Education
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Organisational climate
Personnel management
Postsecondary education
Reflection
School environment
Skills
Social interaction
Student Attitudes
Students
Study and teaching
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Team learning approach in education
Work environment
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Summary:To function in today's diverse and multicultural environment, workers must be properly prepared; yet teaching diversity is not an easy task. This article explores some of the challenges of diversity and proposes the use of conversational learning to make teaching more effective in preparing students and employees for the workplace. In addition, a model of conversational learning is discussed along with ways to facilitate its use in teaching diversity. [Author abstract]
ISSN:1835-9132
1835-9132