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The resources and strategies here act as a starting point for a wide variety of course-design strategies, teaching practices, and support resources that take into account many unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in the classroom, including those that are often overlooked or excluded, and that contribute toward effective learning experiences that benefit all learners.

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Inclusive pedagogy workshops and community

The IDEAL Pedagogy program provides a unified curriculum around effective, evidence-based pedagogy that promotes a diversity of perspectives, a sense of belonging, and equitable access for all students. This flexible program offers multiple options for participation.

Selected reading on inclusive teaching practices

Learn more about effective teaching practices and course design techniques that support students of all backgrounds with these selected readings from the Teaching Commons.

These recommendations for centering your syllabus around supporting students of different backgrounds can contribute to overall student success in your courses.
This list is a starting point for a wide variety of course design strategies, teaching practices, and support resources for a welcoming, fair, and supportive course
Supportive attitudes and practices regarding personal pronouns and gender inclusivity in teaching can help create a thriving academic community for all.

The "What I Wish My Professor Knew" video provides a brief introduction to some of the issues for FLI students at Stanford.