The Basics:
Before Class:
In Class: Given the length of the class and your learning outcomes, attempt to include
After Class:
While most teaching librarians do not work with a single course more than once or twice, there are still several inclusive practices that can be incorporated into our teaching and work with student researchers.
| Strategy | Tips for Teaching Librarians |
|---|---|
| Establish an inclusive environment | Work with the course instructor before your lesson to identify and provide reasonable accommodations |
| Model inclusively | Avoid using terms and phrases like "hey guys" |
| Incorporate diverse examples | Identify if certain perspectives are missing and include examples from diverse voices and perspectives |
| Establish norms and expectations for lesson participation |
Establish norms for the lesson such as no interrupting, no phones, etc. Communication expectations for participation early in the lesson |
| Use varied teaching methods |
Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies into the lesson and point students to additional resources in different formats Provide alternative means for contributing to discussion (clicker polls, note cards, etc) |
For additional information and strategies check out the Trefny Center's page on Effective Teaching.