Teaching sensitive topics

Approaching controversial or sensitive issues is a real challenge for many teachers. How do you encourage a lively discussion while making sure certain boundaries are not crossed? It can be a true balancing act. In this episode, a conversation between educators at Lund University about teaching sensitive and upsetting topics. Participants: Katarina Blennow, Senior Lecturer, Educational Sciences Rakel Nihlén, Lecturer, Hebrew Leysan Storie, Senior Lecturer, Department of Strategic Communication Darcy Thompson, PhD Student, Human Rights The conversation is moderated by Sara Håkansson, Senior Lecturer in English and Dean of Education at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. A podcast from the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology at Lund University: https://www.ht.lu.se/ Recorded by Peter Roslund at LARM-studion, LUX, in October, 2024. Produced by Martin Degrell. Music: "Phases (Instrumental)" by HoliznaRAPS (CC BY 4.0).