Inclusive Classrooms

Reducing bias is important for creating inclusive classrooms where all students can succeed. Stanford faculty member Geoffrey Cohen summarizes relevant psychology research for creating inclusive classrooms in a 2015 presentation at Pomona College.

Avoid sensitive topics that are not relevant to the course content to avoid unnecessarily making students uncomfortable.

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Explain metaphors or cultural references that you use in class to ensure that students understand how it relates to the course content.

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Tell students your “personal gender pronouns” (PGP) and have them share theirs to enable class participants to show respect and avoid embarrassment or humiliation.

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Avoid reinforcing even seemingly positive stereotypes to avoid creating inappropriate pressures and expectations.

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Practice saying students names to ensure that you correctly pronounce all students names.

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