303: AU Core Complex Problems: Trauma Informed Approaches to Navigate Election Season

Session Location: Library Café – B30 | Google Map
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Date: Wednesday, August 14

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Presenters: Rebecca Comfort (Assistant Director AU Core, UEAS) and Brigid Maher (Faculty Director, Complex Problems & University College, UEAS)

Session Description:

This session shares strategies for navigating challenges that will arise in class during the Fall 2024 election season. Participants will explore trauma-informed classroom approaches, including how to establish ground rules for respectful dialogue and hold space during moments of tension. Additionally, we discuss ideas for adjusting course schedules and deadlines around the time of the election in anticipation of student/faculty needs. To explore more a specific strategy, check out CTRL’s “Using ‘Calling in’ to Address Challenging Student Comments” session.

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