Instructors will learn strategies for addressing issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and religion, among others.

Overview: Most instructors are adept at handling conversations dealing with their content areas. But when conversations become more challenging, particularly around topics some find controversial and even “off topic,” how can we facilitate in such a way as to increase learning? In this workshop, instructors will learn strategies for addressing issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and religion, among others that may arise, in order to support classroom community and promote inclusive teaching.

Who should attend: Any and all faculty at the University of Minnesota are encouraged to attend.