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

Presenters: Rebecca Comfort (Assistant Director of AU Core, UEAS) and Brigid Maher (Faculty Director, Complex Problems and University College, UEAS / Professor, SOC | Film and Media Arts)
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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