Teaching in the Tension: Navigating Controversial Topics and Tough Conversations - Art of Teaching Lunchtime Seminar Series

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

In this session, Nic Flores (LAS) leads a conversation on strategies for teaching controversial topics and facilitating difficult classroom discussions, drawing on his experience across interdisciplinary and community-engaged contexts. The focus will be on practical approaches, shared challenges, and pedagogical decision-making, with time for collective reflection and exchange.

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