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First Published:
November 5, 2024
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Given the charged nature of U.S. political discourse and the high stakes of elections, their consequences deeply affect our learning environments. Both faculty and students may experience heightened stress and anxiety, and everyone’s energy and ability to engage in election conversations vary significantly. The Teaching and Learning Center offers advice and resources to help you navigate these challenges and create meaningful learning experiences for your students.
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Use the comments section below to let us know your ideas about teaching during an election year.
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- Acknowledge the event.
- Prepare ahead for situations of this kind.
- Take a balanced approach.
- Share information about campus support resources.
- Ask students about how this event could come up in their professional practice.
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- Make a plan to handle “hot moments.”
- Acknowledge the complex nature and diversity of emotions during this time.
- Set rules for course dialogue.
- Address how conversations about the election could come up in clinical situations.
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- Be proactive in addressing the importance of healthcare professions seeking help when needed.
- Share pertinent resources with your students.
- Remember. This is a shared responsibility, so reach out to others who can also help.
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- Set boundaries and schedule time for activities you enjoy outside of work.
- Identify a mentor that keeps a work-life balance.
- Create community: meet regularly with colleagues to minimize stress.
- Be proactive in seeking support.
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- Consider your comfort-level, student burnout, and connection to learning.
- Acknowledge the election briefly and offer some points for reflection connected with your course and discipline.
- Address the importance of seeking support and share campus resources.
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