Online Resources For Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching:
- Advice on Advising: How to Mentor Minority Students
- Controversial Topics in the Classroom
- Classroom Atmosphere Diversity and Inclusion
- Inclusive Classroom
- Building Inclusive Classroom: Strategies
- An approach for teaching Diversity
- Equity Literacy – More than Celebrating Diversity
- Multicultural Pavillion Awareness Activities
- Teaching beyond the Gender Binary
- Creating Inclusive Classroom
- Harvard Implicit Bias Test
- Perception.org Science of Equality
- Scientific American How Diversity Makes us Smarter
- Increasing Inclusivity in Classroom
- Critical Multicultural Pavillion Resources
- ‘Ask Me’: What LGBTQ Students Want Their Professors to Know
- The Path Project
- How to Reach All of Your Students”. Here is How to make Your Teaching More Inclusive
- Teaching while Black: racial dynamics, evaluations, and the role of White females in the Canadian academy in carrying the racism torch
Online Resources on Microaggressions in the Classroom:
Videos
- Microaggressions: What Kind of Asian Are You?
- LISTEN: How do you respond to Microaggressions?
- Microaggressions in the classroom
Documents
- “The Everyday Bullying of Microaggressions: Recognizing and Intervening” Yolanda Flores Niemann, Ph.D. University of North Texas
- American Sociological Association – Webinar on “Addressing Incivility” by Dr. Chavella Pittman
- Western State College, Gunnison, CO – Center for Teaching and Learning Sample Syllabus Civility Statements
Syllabus Statements
Resources
Examples of Diversity and Inclusion Syllabus Statements
- The instructor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the instructor’s expectation that ALL students experience this classroom as a safe environment.
- The University of Kansas supports an inclusive learning environment in which diversity and individual differences are understood, respected, and appreciated. We believe that all students benefit from training and experiences that will help them to learn, lead, and serve in an increasingly diverse society. All members of our campus community must accept the responsibility to demonstrate civility and respect for the dignity of others. Expressions or actions that disparage a person’s or group’s race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability are contrary to the mission of the University. We expect that KU students, faculty, and staff will promote an atmosphere of respect for all members of our KU community.
- Civility and respect for the opinions of others are very important in an academic environment. It is likely you may not agree with everything that is said or discussed in the classroom. Courteous behavior and responses are expected at all times. When you disagree with someone, be sure that you make a distinction between criticizing an idea and criticizing the person. Expressions or actions that disparage a person’s or race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, gender, gender identity / expression, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital, parental, or veteran status are contrary to the mission of this course and will not be tolerated.
- Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Brown
- Syllabus Checklist from the University of Iowa College of Education “Respect for Diversity: It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students’ learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally or for other students or student groups. In addition, if any of our class meetings conflict with your religious events, please let me know so that we can make arrangements for you.”