Microaggressions and Bias in the Classroom – On-Demand Training

Faculty Training Through Case Studies and Conversation to Increase Awareness and Confidence Faculty, administrators, staff and students may unwittingly invalidate, insult or assail the identities of people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals through interactions, as well as through textbooks, lectures and teaching materials. When this happens, it makes it difficult for the student to continue engaging in the class and creates an environment in which it is difficult for the student to thrive.   Our expert presenters will help you build the empathic skills that will help you to interrupt microaggressions when they occur in your classroom and among your colleagues. They will discuss activities that are designed to “take the temperature” of the environment where you work to help you build trusting relationships. They will also discuss how to be an effective advocate for others and when it is appropriate to engage outside support as a mandatory reporter. It is important that we don’t f