Type of Paper
Paper: Model or theory development
Abstract
We propose a model that describes how diversity, dialogue, emotion, and empathy interact in learning environments. The model provides guidance for addressing emotionally charged topics in highly diverse groups.
Keywords
paradox of diversity, empathic space, dialogue, emotional valence
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Recommended Citation
Kasl, E. S.,
&
Yorks, L.
(2016).
How Can We Know Each Other when We are So Different? Untangling the Complexity of Diverse Life Experience and Interconnection—A Model for Navigating the Paradox of Diversity to Create Empathic Learning Space.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2016/papers/25
How Can We Know Each Other when We are So Different? Untangling the Complexity of Diverse Life Experience and Interconnection—A Model for Navigating the Paradox of Diversity to Create Empathic Learning Space
We propose a model that describes how diversity, dialogue, emotion, and empathy interact in learning environments. The model provides guidance for addressing emotionally charged topics in highly diverse groups.
