Module 3: Non Violent Communication

1. Awareness of feelings, sensations, needs, frames of reference (geo)political and historical events. 2. Connecting from empathy/compassion. 3. Considering of and openness to multiple perspectives. 4. Considering needs underlying behaviours. 5. Focusing on the positive intent underlying behaviour (personal and/or cultural). 6. Focusing on needs as a way (back) to connection when challenged/triggered by a specific situation/behaviour. 7. Curiosity about one’s own and other’s experiences (empathy enhancement). 8. Inviting in the (wisdom of the) minority Leer más…

Module 2: Trauma Informed Approach

1. Awareness and acknowledgement of various types of trauma and how it impacts learning. 2. Understanding the rationale and necessity for trauma-informed practices in creating culturally inclusive learning environments in HEIs. 3. Apply trauma-informed and cultural wealth principles to develop strategies for fostering inclusive learning environments. 4. Understanding I-Thou versus I-It relations (Buber) for striving towards more inclusive and more holistic classroom environments. 5. Explore specific trauma-informed principles and their application in educational settings, such Leer más…

Module 1: Violence and Peace

1. Insight into Galtung’s triangle of violence and implications for education. 2. Understanding Galtung’s concepts of positive and negative peace. 3. Reflecting on a constructive way forward: an engaged pedagogy (Bell Hooks). 4. Exploring intersectionality and assumptions about privilege and social status (Pyramid of Privilege, Mounir Samuel), and implications for education. Resources Galtung and the pyramid og privilege Defining the concept of positive and negative peace Negative and positive peace