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A set of concrete strategies for guiding class discussions on sensitive topics. There are also some themes which develop about the general environment for discussion, and students' understanding of the role of class discussion (as compared to other projects or homework) in the course.

This page includes a set of general guidelines for classroom discussion and a list of guidelines developed for specific topics.

A strong set of best practices, both for spontaneous "hot moment" discussions and for ways to plan and structure difficult conversations.

Complex and wide-ranging statement from the AAC&U about the relationships between academic freedom, free expression, liberal education, and the search for truth.

"Survey of literature and arts professors finds 60 percent see the practice as harmful to academic freedom -- although many favor general descriptions on a syllabus, even as they avoid labeling particular works."

Interesting and nuanced take on "trigger warnings" from a PBS YouTube channel.

Other possible tags: Roy_Orbison and Nude_Models During a recent demonstration of software for creating video clips from DVDs the subject of copyright naturally arose. I shared some notes on copyright that I took while watching a webinar that highlighted the court decision in the Georgi State U. case in May. This article fits in nicelywith this thread of a conversation in that it illustrates the touchy/controversial nature of what exactly is meant by the term "transformative."

NPR's new podcast Code Switch examines whiteness and the way the concept is taught by colleagues at Clemson and Beloit. Well worth a listen.

Fascinating discussion of the semantics of "trigger warnings" through the lens of universal design for accessibility. It seems to imply a question about when (if ever) surprising students with course content is a useful strategy. Thanks to Jeanne Griggs for the link.

Our colleagues at Otterbein are crowdsourcing a list of good books for "teaching about social justice in troubled times". Please comment or add your own suggestions!

NPR's Code Switch podcast covered a survey of over 800 faculty members regarding the use of trigger warnings, and then interviewed 2 faculty members in depth about their experiences preparing students for the hard work of engaging emotionally and socially difficult subject matter.

Xavier University of Louisiana uses the "deliberative discussion" framework in a public speaking class to facilitate community conversations about current political issues.

Concrete suggestions for how to start class on the day after a major event.

A collection of guides, articles, web pages, and videos with strategies for teaching during difficult local, national, and international events.

Good collection of resources relating to teaching about and around the 2020 election.

When people's feelings about a discussion topic boil over, how can you guide the conversation back into a zone where deep listening and learning are possible?