Our university hosts a diverse student body, representing a multitude of cultural and national backgrounds spanning countries worldwide. Amidst prevailing political instability, conflicts, and divisive dialogues, the EUR community recognizes the imperative to engage in discussions about their experiences and sentiments on these pressing issues.
Assurance of a sense of safety is also crucial for staff and students at EUR. Consequently, educators are in the position to guide students in navigating their emotions and thoughts in a manner that is both productive and respectful within the academic environment.
Dr. Yumna Asaf, our Project Lead Inclusive Education at IDEA Center, designed (teacher) guidelines with the aim to provide educators guidance on how to have conversations around sensitive political issues with their students with respect and empathy, help them in processing the information, and engage in dialogues that uphold and contribute to the Erasmian values of ‘connecting’ and ‘open-minded’.
You can find the guidelines below, at Downloads.