Tools for Open Dialogue: Art and Games

Robin Bos & Leoniek Wijngaards-de Meij

How do we create space for exchange of perspectives and understanding in higher education? During this mini-lecture, you will be introduced to innovative and especially creative learning activities developed within the UU Comenius Leadership project ‘Fostering an Open Mind and Open Attitude’. These tools help students and teachers develop skills to look at issues from different perspectives, and engage in safe and constructive dialogues on complex topics through art and games.

Biography

Robin Bos (die/hun), junior associate professor and outreach coordinator in the Biomedical Sciences course, has a background in science communication and a specific interest in accessible and inclusive teaching/research. Within their course, students are introduced to teaching and guiding dialogues on social science issues in an approachable way. Their mission is to help both students and teachers develop the skills to create an open and safe (learning) climate together.

Leoniek Wijngaards-de Meij is a professor at UU, and together with (professor) Gönül Dilaver leads the Comenius Leadership Project: Fostering an Open Mind. Together with the strong team, they are working hard on the various subprojects. Gönül and Leoniek have worked together for many years, mainly on projects around Diversity, Inclusion and education. In addition, Leoniek is dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.