Ep. 158: Voices of Student Success: Teaching Practical Life Skills
In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, staff in George Mason University’s department of recreation share how they teach students life skills for future success.
This season of Voices of Student Success, “Preparing Gen Z for Unknown Futures,” addresses challenges in readying young people for the next chapter of their lives in the face of large-scale global changes. Encouraging students to engage with people who they disagree with can be a challenge for many in higher education. A class at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies put students on a train to crisscross the nation, encouraging them to speak across differences and engage in unfamiliar places and spaces.
Sarah Federman, associate professor of conflict resolution, spoke about her class and the trip, as well as some of the lessons she learned about engaging students in constructive dialogue.
Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader.
Read a transcript of the podcast here.
Follow us on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify