Resources for Inclusive and Equitable Discussions

The Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning has assembled a relatively concise set of links and resources, provided below, related to inclusive and equitable discussions, as well difficult topics and conversations in classes. 

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Resources:
·       Inclusive and Equitable Discussions (part of a larger Inclusive Teaching Guide) addresses positive strategies for facilitating discussions, not putting students on the spot, and leaving space for student choice.
·       ACT to Sustain Learning through Current Events (stand-alone article)
·       Addressing Disruptive Social and Political Events (part of the Disruption Preparation Teaching Guide)
·       Setting Norms and Commitments (part of the Inclusive Teaching Guide)
·       Are You Ready to Talk? Toolkit (from Stanford SPARQtools)
·       Teaching Strategies for Essential Conversations, especially page 2 on how to navigate charged moments (stand-alone resource)

Carnegie Mellon has a very short written resource called “Make Sure Students Do Not Feel Pressured to Speak for an Entire Group,” available here, which is also addressed through the positive practices highlighted above.