Sample Activities – Equitable Teaching

Sample Activities

In this activity, students play a card game silently, each operating with a different set of rules, unbeknownst to them. Read more
In this activity, students will explore their personal values by examining a list of values and ranking each of them Read more
This activity is designed to help students recognize common dialogue blockers, why people use them, and to become more aware Read more
Students will discuss dominant narratives - explanations or stories told in service of the dominant social group’s interests and ideologies. Read more
This discussion-based activity guides students in understanding privilege and oppression as concepts. Read more
This collection of activities assists instructors in developing group cohesion, thoughtful engagement, and reflective responses to challenging material. Read more
Students will explore the concept of having a growth mindset, examining the science behind intelligence and its development. Read more
This collection of icebreakers provides a variety of activities to choose from and implement throughout the semester. Read more
This activity uses independent reflection and small-group discussion to guide students in understanding white privilege as a concept and recognizing Read more
In this activity, students will create a visual map of their socialization in some aspect of identity (race, gender, sexual Read more
In this icebreaker activity, students will have the option to share their first name, middle name, last name, nickname or Read more
This activity guide is intended to serve as an example of how to engage with “perfectly logical explanations” or dominant Read more
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