Avoid reinforcing even seemingly positive stereotypes to avoid creating inappropriate pressures and expectations.
Action: Do not condone the application of stereotypes. Teach students that confirmation bias (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias) can reinforce their belief in a stereotype, even when the stereotype is not true. Encourage students […]
Practice saying students names to ensure that you correctly pronounce all students names.
Action: Ask students how to pronounce their name either in-person or in a survey. The name they want to be called may be different than their name listed in the […]
Publicize low-cost or no-cost alternatives to course materials when possible to ensure students’ financial background does not determine their ability to participate.
Action: If your course requires use of a computer, let students know what computing resources are available on campus. If relevant, tell students what resources exist online or in the […]
Clarify how students can get involved in research to ensure that students unfamiliar with academic research can pursue this activity.
Action: Disseminate information to students about what it means to do research in your field, how they can apply, what qualifications they need, and how they might benefit from the […]
Schedule exams to not conflict with religious holidays to ensure all students can celebrate their religious holidays.
Action: Identify the holidays for a wide range of religions to your course calendar before planning your course schedule. Avoid scheduling exams on religious holidays. For example, many Jewish people […]
Ask students before the semester to contact the Disability Resource and Services so that any accommodations they need can be set up as soon as possible to be able to make your classroom accessible to everyone on the first day.
Action: Before the first class, email all enrolled students and ask them to email Disability Resource and Services about accommodations they will need to be successful in your class. Reason: […]