Bridges to the Future 2024

When was the last time you had an engaging conversation with a child or grown-up about difference & diversity? What messages did the other person receive about talking about difference & diversity? In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to review the Framework for Anti-Bias Teaching and how we can use that framework to inform best practice responses. We will also reflect upon how our identity shapes our responses and comfort level whilst navigating tricky conversations. Participants will explore the basics of talking with children and adults, and how to go about answering their questions in honest and developmentally appropriate ways. In the culmination of this workshop, participants will engage in intensive, collaborative group practice using scenarios related to gender diversity, race and ethnicity, family composition, socioeconomic status, disability, and other potentially tender topics.