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Sometimes class discussions are difficult because students are hesitant to participate or because one student tends to dominate. And sometimes—as we’ve heard from faculty in these turbulent times—they’re difficult because emotions are running high and some students may be angry or anxious.
Here are a few resources to help faculty navigate these challenges.
The Tricky Task of Teaching About Trump – Chronicle of Higher Education
Georgetown University Teaching Commons
Stanford Teaching Commons – Classroom Challenges
Getting Students to Talk to Each Other, Rather Than the Teacher