In this workshop we will explore transatlantic and (trans-)disciplinary approaches to difficult conversations in superdiverse lecture halls, classrooms, and communities. We warmly invite lecturers, educators, and local stakeholders in Heidelberg who

• seek to strengthen communication and relationship-building as integral components of future teacher professionalism,
• work within conflicting or polarised contexts, and
• (seek to) navigate heated dialogues with tools for transformative learning. 

The workshop will feature short inputs from German and U. S. perspectives, followed by practice reflection, collegial exchange, and collaborative planning for next steps.

The workshop will address, among others, the following questions:

• When do conversations become “difficult,” and for whom?
• How are difficult conversations approached and understood in pre-service teacher education in Heidelberg and New York, especially from the subject specific, didactic and educational perspectives?
• Which theoretical and pedagogical approaches (do not) work in German and U. S. contexts in racism-critical education?
• How do silences and power dynamics unfold in teaching and learning, and what critical aspects require attention?
• How can we create spaces in (pre-service) teacher education where difference, discomfort, and dialogue become productive?

We are delighted to welcome distinguished scholars from the Heidelberg University of Education, and from Teachers College, Columbia University (U. S.), as contributors to this workshop. The event continues inspiring exchanges within the working fields at the Heidelberg School of Education, namely , and . 

For all details and to confirm your participation by 31^st October, please visit .