Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Hult Publishing
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
This case describes a challenging scenario in which a student on a field trip poses a provocative question about human nature and survival, creating an uncomfortable silence. This 'worst-case scenario' case allows program participants to practice providing appropriate responses in difficult conversations when away from familiar classroom resources. It recommends utilizing an integrated pedagogical approach founded on empathy and the Socratic method to create inclusive and empathetic spaces for meaningful dialogue that can be used both in and outside the business school classroom.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2023.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
London
Featured company
Hult International Business School
Employees:
201-500
Type:
Educational
Industry:
Higher education
Other keywords:
Business school
Featured protagonist
- Dr Katherine Angell (female), Professor of Liberal Arts
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Abstract
This case describes a challenging scenario in which a student on a field trip poses a provocative question about human nature and survival, creating an uncomfortable silence. This 'worst-case scenario' case allows program participants to practice providing appropriate responses in difficult conversations when away from familiar classroom resources. It recommends utilizing an integrated pedagogical approach founded on empathy and the Socratic method to create inclusive and empathetic spaces for meaningful dialogue that can be used both in and outside the business school classroom.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2023.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
London
Featured company
Hult International Business School
Employees:
201-500
Type:
Educational
Industry:
Higher education
Other keywords:
Business school
Featured protagonist
- Dr Katherine Angell (female), Professor of Liberal Arts