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Set the tone

Promoting Respect
Preventing Student-Student Disrespect in Your Classroom: Some Strategies – University of Michigan

Inclusive Language Guidelines for Presenters to Avoid Stigmatizing Language
Last updated April 26, 2021 by Charlotte Beyer

Develop your strategy

Respond to difficult topics in ways that fit your teaching style and learning goals. Use these tools to develop your strategy.

Responding to Disruptions or Disrespect
Responding to Disruptions or Disrespect: Some Options – University of Michigan
Responding to Strong Emotions
Let’s Talk! Discussing Race, Racism and Other Difficult Topics with Students – Southern Poverty Law Center

Explore tough topics

Facing Hate, Bias, Discrimination
Guidelines for Discussing Incidents of Hate, Bias and Discrimination – Center for Research on Learning and Teaching
Facilitating Conversations
Facilitating Challenging Conversations in Your Classes – Center for Research on Learning and Teaching

The original version of this guide was created by Heather Craven at County College of Morris. She generously gave me permission to use hers as a template for this guide.