Take time on the first day of class or early in the semester to talk about the fact that adversity is to be expected in college, but it is temporary, and how you and the class will support each other to get through it. Why do I have to care about this when I teach biology or chemistry, not diversity? It closes performance gaps and bolsters attendance and retention for all students. Here’s a brief exercise to help students know how to react when the learning gets tough and to foster sense of belonging in your classroom.
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