Inclusive Classroom Environments
Students who are physically and mentally well are more likely to attend classes, contribute to an inclusive and safe campus environment, and succeed academically and personally. As an 91ÁÔÆæ employee, you are uniquely positioned to support student well-being. The links and guides below can help you perform that role effectively.
: This 91ÁÔÆæ guide offers several strategies to foster engagement, cooperation, and
positive learning experiences.
: This guide helps you identify the signs of three different levels of distress and
which 91ÁÔÆæ resources you can turn to for support.
: This one-page CFETI handout offers strategies for navigating class topics that may
be challenging to discuss and how to prepare ahead of time.
2024 Election Resources: The links below provide strategies for facilitating dialogue and teaching around
elections and civic engagement.
- : This guide from Boston College describes what’s at stake in the classroom during this election cycle and offers recommendations for how to honor those stakes while supporting student learning and wellbeing this semester.
- : This resource from Boston College outlines some factors you might want to consider as you plan your responses and a few different paths you could take in your response.
- : This page from MIT provides a guide for discussing an election or current political landscape while recognizing the challenge of exposing your political opinions or excluding students with contrasting political leanings.
- : The template below from MIT may help you structure a conversation with your students during a class meeting after a major event on campus or in the world.
- : The Constructive Dialogue Institute has created this guide for campus leaders, faculty, and staff, drawing on proven practices to contain campus conflict and transform discourse.
If you have specific questions or need additional support, please reach out to cfeti@sjsu.edu.
