LUNCH & LEARN – From Surviving to Thriving: How to Navigate Awkward Conversations
Event Details
You are invited to join SOCHE for a virtual lunch and learn entitled “From Surviving to Thriving: How to Navigate Awkward Conversations,” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The session will be presented by Dr. Derek Petrey, chair of the Department of Humanities, Government and Modern Languages at Sinclair Community College.
During this session, we will discuss how conversations get awkward, how to understand the underlying factors of a conversation, and how different types of people approach conversations differently. We will then learn and practice de-escalation and focusing techniques to move conversations from things to dread and survive to meaningful dialogue. We also will also share resources for continuing your development of conversational techniques in the classroom and beyond.
Session attendees will learn:
- Active listening techniques and how to use strong questions to navigate conversations.
- How generational attitudes toward conversation affect participation in dialogue and active learning.
- How to access and use multiple resources for conversation in their personal, professional, and educational life.
Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or professional looking to strengthen your communication skills, this session will leave you feeling more confident, capable, and conversation-ready. Registration for this event will close on Sunday, Feb. 8. Click here to register now.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 12-1 p.m. ET
Where: SOCHE Zoom platform (link sent at least 24 hours prior to event)
Cost:
- Personnel from SOCHE member schools: $5
- Personnel from NON-member schools/organizations: $10
- Students: FREE
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
Student Registration Fee Policy
Registration Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, FEB. 8.
About the Presenter
Derek Petrey, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Humanities, Government and Modern Languages
Sinclair Community College
Dr. Derek Petrey is Chair of the Department of Humanities, Government and Modern Languages at Sinclair Community College. He has also served Sinclair as the Honors Program Director and the Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning. He studied Latin American Cultural Studies and Literatures at Ohio State University and has over 30 years of experience teaching languages and humanities. He was trained in moderation through Sustained Dialogue and Essential Partners and serves as President of the Dayton Council on World Affairs.
