Episode 2

Conflict Resolution in Classroom and Community

In this Episode

In this episode, hosts Molly Buckley Marudas and Shelley Rose welcome Dr. Lana Mobydeen, Assistant College Lecturer in Political Science at Cleveland State University. Together, they explore how conflict resolution, human rights education, and community engagement intersect to create peaceful coexistence in classrooms and beyond. Dr. Mobydeen shares how she bridges theory and practice through experiential learning, including mock trials, refugee resettlement collaborations, and service projects like Lift Up Vikes and the CSU Food Pantry. Listeners hear how she empowers students to connect global human rights issues with local action, from understanding homelessness as a human rights challenge to engaging directly with legal and social systems. The conversation delves into the deeper roots of sustainable peace, empathy, awareness, and seeing the world through another’s eyes and how educators can nurture these skills in their teaching. With insights into research literacy, media awareness, and hands-on pedagogy, this episode highlights the transformative power of learning that connects law, ethics, and lived experience. Learn how Dr. Mobydeen’s approach helps students become informed advocates for justice and peace in their communities.

Lana Mobydeen

Cleveland State University

Lana Mobydeen is assistant college lecturer in Political Science at Cleveland State University. Lana completed her PhD in Political Science from Kent State University. Her research and teaching interests include public law, judicial politics, comparative law, comparative migration policy, international law and organizations, economic development and human rights. Before obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Mobydeen earned her J.D. from Cleveland State University’s College of Law and practiced in the area of civil and administrative law.

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Links & References

Links:

● Universal Declaration of Human Rights https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

● Refugee Resettlement https://acf.gov/orr

● Refugee Resettlements Cleveland https://refugees.org/uscri-cleveland/ ● Lift Up Vikes! https://www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes

● German Outlet DW https://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/s-9097

● European Court of Human Rights https://www.echr.coe.int/

● U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services https://www.uscis.gov/

● Academic Search Complete https://about.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/academic-search-complete

● Nexus https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/professional/tags/Nexis%2bUni

● Hein Online https://home.heinonline.org/

● JSTOR https://www.jstor.org/

● Civic Online Reasoning https://cor.inquirygroup.org/

● Coe Lake, Berea https://www.cityofberea.org/202/Coe-Lake

● Peaceland: Conflict Resolution and the Everyday Politics of International Intervention https://severineautesserre.com/sa_book/peaceland


Episode recorded on March 20, 2025.

Thank you to the Cyrus Eaton Foundation for their generous support for the Chalk Talk Podcast! 

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