How to Thrive in Emotionally Charged Conversations

At a time when our communities and country seem more divided than ever, it can seem increasingly difficult to talk to people with whom we disagree. The truth is, it is not impossible to have productive conversations with people who vote for different candidates, support different policies, or just see the world differently than us.

In this class, we will explore the knowledge and skills required to engage in dialogue across differences. We will integrate cutting edge research and techniques from negotiation theory, transformative mediation, conflict resolution, psychology, and sociology. Rather than focus on how to win debates, we investigate how to engage in constructive conversations and pursue mutual understanding.

This class will not teach you how to win a debate, but you will walk away knowing how to manage an emotionally charged conversation. You will learn how to escape the vicious cycle that turns dialogues into toxic debates and entrenches those you wish to persuade.

with Zachary Schaffer

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Stories from Around the World

Stories from Around the World is a “Library Live at Labyrinth” Event in collaboration with Princeton Public Library. This course will be streamed through YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHAT7FZ1-BFS2u6ZNVCcdVA.

with Ruha & Shawn Benjamin

Story Time

Come enjoy a story!

with Kaitlyn Wurm

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Story Time with Professor Kate

Sociology professor and former nanny Kate Averett reads aloud some of her favorite picture books from her childcare days. This “course” is suitable for all ages, but is ideal for the 6-and-under crowd.

with Kate Averett

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Museums 101: Behind the Scenes

This course will cover how galleries in museums are just the tip of the iceberg – the majority of what museums do happens behind the scenes! The focus of this course will be on natural history (we’ll explore the many steps an animal goes through to be transformed into taxidermy or a study specimen, and the important distinctions between these two; as well as to what purpose natural history collections are stored) and human history (with discussion of ethics and the changing approach many museums are taking in response to displays of human remains, as well as the repatriation of objects to Indigenous peoples). This talk is open to any ages, as it is based on gallery animation provided at the museum for all. With small children, content is kept simple and appropriate to knowledge and comfort levels, with an emphasis on how we can ALL be scientists. This is a one-off course with no follow-up or homework.

with Chelsea Clark

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Starting With Why: Storytelling to Persuade and Inspire

What are the causes and organizations that you care about? Are you confident in your ability to enlist new supporters and energize your community? Whatever your passion, the best way to bring others on board is through storytelling that can engage both the heart and the head. In this class, we learn about the power of a compelling story to cultivate empathy and create connections. Participants learn how to craft their values and experiences into stories that persuade and inspire.

with Zachary Schaffer

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If registration for your class has closed, please email youthremotelearning@gmail.com to sign up for the class! We’re excited to have you.