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Introduction
Sharon Raz
Land Acknowledgment
About the Authors
Contributors (2024)
Book Organization
Introduction to Social Identities
My Social Identities: A Self-Reflection Assessment
Gender Pronouns
Understanding Social Identities in Hiring Practices - A Lesson in Human Resources Class (2024)
Rebecca Hamlin
1. It Start with Your Name, A Video (2025)
Samara Jamison-Heydon
Introduction to Core Concepts
DSJ Pedagogy and Inclusive Instruction
Social Justice Pedagogy: An Exercise
Learning About Our Students (2022)
Communication Learning Outcomes
Communication: Readings and Resources
Communication: An Example Discussion Board
First-Day Activity (2021)
Madeleine Gorges
Introduction Exercise for a Biology Class (2021)
Amber Wyman
Becoming Aware of Unconscious Bias – Human Resources Class (2021)
Anonymous
Fishbowl Activity (2021)
Wes Mantooth
Weekly Feedback: Connections (2021)
Linda Costarella
Diversity in Design Classes (2021)
Phil Trumbo
BARNGA: Simulation Game for Communication Exercise (2021)
Wendi Nancarrow-Carter
Recognizing Misleading Graphs: An Exercise and Discussion (2021)
Sherry McLean
Early Childhood Education: Representation of Diverse Identities in Children’s Books (2021)
Sophie Truman
Using Cartoons to Reflect on Bias in Science (2021)
Tara Coffin
Bias and Identity (2021)
Jenny Rogoff
Skills for Inclusive Conversations (2021)
Richard Morgan
Students’ Personal Learning Objectives (2021)
Linda Epps
Expectations for Online Engagement – Examples (2021)
Acknowledge Your Biases – A Discussion About Implicit Bias (2021)
Class exercises that Promote Communication Between Students (2021)
Anticipating and Acknowledging the Emotional and Cognitive Components of Social Justice Learning (2022)
Brenda Forsse
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2022)
Lisa Carmack
Social Determinants of Health in a Dental Hygiene Class (2022)
Danette Lindeman
Communicating Our Intersecting Identities (2022)
Morgan Flake
Teaching Communication Barriers in Early Education Class (2022)
Brandi Renis
Lego Challenge Game (2023)
Laura Biddle
Adjective Name Exercise (2023)
Sue Wozniak
Integration of DSJ Contents in Science Class (2023)
Aurora Turgeon
Ice Breakers Ideas (2023)
Communicating and Working with Others (2023)
Hector Valenzuela
Scientist Spotlight (2023)
Kimberly McClure
Communication Through Design (2024)
Robynne Raye
Teaching About Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Education (2024)
Shanti Connors
Improving Online Communication Through Analysis of Observation and Interpretation in A Geology Class (2024)
Anna Spaulding
Project Implicit in An Early Childhood Education Class (2024)
Isabella Sebastiani
Engaging in Intentional Communication in A Political Science Class (2024)
Meagan Carmack
Addressing Bias in Hiring Practices - A Lesson in A Human Resources Class (2024)
Engaging in Intentional Communication in A Design Class (2024)
2. Case Study in Organizational Psychology (2025)
Aaron Baker
3. Communicating Differences in Art Appreciation Class (2025)
Jennifer Emswiler
4. Intersectionality and The Identity Wheel in A Sociology Class (2025)
Rebecca Zeller
5. Communicating Ideas and Perspectives in A Political Science Class (2025)
Zach Gass
6. Intercultural Parenting Styles: A video for Lifespan Psychology Course (2025)
Jillene Seiver
7. Practicing Situation-Focused Handoffs in A Nursing Course (2025)
Angela Carter
8. Guidelines for Conscientious Communications (2025)
Daria Schubert
9. Group Activities to Explore Unconscious Bias (2025)
Elizabeth Springstead
10. Intercultural Communication TED Talk Videos (2025)
Elena Shirokova
11. Case Studies in Health Care (2025)
Hannah Jeong
Difference Learning Outcomes
Readings and Resources for the Difference Learning Outcomes
Difference: An Example Discussion Board
Class Exercises that Highlight Individual and Social Differences and Similarities (2021)
A Scientist Profile: A Discussion in a Microbiology Class (2021)
Barcin Acar
Exploring Differences in A Math Course (2021)
Appreciating Differences in An English 101 Course (2021)
Discussion Difference in A Biology Course (2021)
Discussing Difference in A Sociology Course (2021)
Laura Toussaint
A Reflection on Diversity & Equality in a Psychology Course (2021)
Discussing difference in a Biology Course (2021)
DSJ Questions to Add to Existing Discussions in Non-DSJ Courses (2021)
The Danger of the Single Story (2021)
Analyzing Differences between Groups (2021)
The MASK Project (2021)
Teaching Difference in a Biology Class (2021)
Michael Rodriguez
Understanding Local Indian Tribes (2021)
Ted Maloney
Cultural Differences via Cartoon Vignettes (2021)
Using Podcasts to Better Understand Differences (2021)
Lindsey Smith
Resources for Diversity in Design Assignment (2021)
Social Determinants of Health (2021)
Discussing Difference in Computer Science Networks Class (2021)
Challenging Stereotypes Reflection (2021)
Stop Talking, Indigenous Ways of Teaching and Learning and Difficult Dialogues in Higher Education (2022)
Blind Spots (2022)
Teaching Difference in A Nursing Class (2022)
Rebecca Talbot-Bluechel
Teaching Difference in early Education Class (2022)
Teaching Difference is Dental Hygiene Class (2022)
Discuss and Analyze How Categories of Difference Are or Have Been Created, Maintained, and Experienced (2022)
Demonstrating Cultural Differences in an English Class (2022)
Paul Redman
Culturally Relevant Teaching (2022)
Renee Almatierra
Storytelling Discussion (2023)
Rex Rempel
SOC101: Exploring DSJ Topics in Newspaper Articles (2023)
Nomita Yadav
Building Culture in Math Class (2023) (need permission)
Individual Research Projects in Science Classes (2023) [SOURCE]
Cultural Differences Assignment (2023)
John Calavitta
Resources for College Strategies in Architecture (2024)
John Balestri
Influences of Bias on Children Behavior - A Lesson in An Early Childhood Education Class (2024)
Photo-essay on Cultural Appropriation - A Lesson in SOC&101 (2024)
Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance - A Lesson in An Early Childhood Education (2024)
Cultural Geology in A Geology Class (2024)
Ideological Differences - A Lesson in A Political Science Class (2024)
Analyzing Cultural Differences in Art - A Lesson in An Art Class (2024)
Amber Chiozza
12. Culture Zine Project (2025)
13. Who Decides What Art Means? (2025)
14. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in the Construction Trades, An Article (2025)
Gayle Oney
15. How to Foster True Diversity and Inclusion At Work and in Your Community, A TED Talk Video (2025)
Erin Wilcox
16. Social Determinants of Health in A Nursing Course (2025)
Power, Privilege, and Inequity: Learning Outcomes
Share and Reflect: Example Discussion Board (2021)
Social Oppression: Readings and Resources
Racism and White Privilege: Reading and Resources
Sexism and Homophobia: Readings and Resources
Classism: Readings and Resources
Religious Oppression: Readings and Resources
Ableism: Readings and Resources
Discussing Power, Privilege, and Inequity in a Customer Services Class (2021)
Matthew Keigley
Ageism: Readings and Resources
Toolkits and Glossaries (2021)
Rechelle Schimke
A Discussion about The 13th Amendment and Mass Incarceration (2021)
Analyzing Social Problems in a Sociology Class (2021)
Discussing Oppression in English Classes (2021)
On “Race Corrections” (2021)
On Redlining (2021)
Police Interactions (2021)
Sean Marushia
Investigating the Wage Gap in a Math Class (2021)
Discussing White Privilege (2021)
Discussing Ageism in A Biology Class (2021)
Exploring Diversity through Graphic Novels (2021)
Power, Privilege and Inequity Resources in American Government Classroom (2021)
Power, Privilege, and Inequity Resources for Design Classes (2021)
Benjamin Meyer
Power, Privilege, and Inequity Resources for a Nutrition Class (2021)
Power, Privilege, and Inequity in Gaming (2021)
Race-Related Resources (2021)
Supporting Families From Different Backgrounds in an Early Education (ECED) Class (2022)
Resources for Power, Privilege, and Inequity in Public Health (2022)
Focusing on The Urban Renewal Policies in The United States (2022)
The Last Straw! (2022)
Discussing Gender and Economic Class (2022)
Focusing on Environmental Justice (2022)
BIOL100: Henrietta Lacks and the story of HeLa cells (2023) (need permission)
Presentation: Ethical Impact of Systematic Inequality (2023)
Six Ways Mathematics Instructors Can Support Diversity and Inclusion (2023)
Tree Coverage Data Analysis and Equity (2023)
Using The Concept of "Single Story" in A Nursing Class (2023)
Anita Hedlund
Resources For Teaching About Power, Privilege, and Inequity in An Early Education Class (2023)
Erin Vasishtah
SOC101: A Discussion Prompt (2023)
Inequalities in Early Childhood Education - A Lesson in An Early Childhood Education Class (2024)
Analyzing Local Events and Issues To Highlight Social Inequalities - An Example of Homeless Shelter - A Lesson in An English Class (2024)
Jess Flarity
A Lesson About Power, Privilege, and Inequity in A Political Science Class (2024)
A Lesson on Historical and Current Perspectives on Social Justice (2024)
Act Up - A Lesson in A Design Class (2024)
A Museum Visit - Analyzing Social Injustice Through Art (2024)
17. Identity Inventory and A Conversation about Racism in The Health System (2025(
18. Resources for PPI in A Sociology Course (2025)
19. A Focus on Faith Ringgold's Painting "God Bless America" in An Art Appreciation Course (2025)
20. Ideas for Discussions about Privilege (2025)
21. The Mask You Live In, Documentary (2025)
22. Health Insurance and Social Privilege (2025)
Serena Mahran
Facilitating “Difficult” Conversations
Acknowledging Current Events in Class
Robert Britten
References for Introduction, Core Concepts, Social Identities, and DSJ Pedagogy
References for Communication
References for Difference
References for Power, Privilege, and Inequity
References for Special Topics
Project Implicit Assignment
Here is a study focusing on inclusion in the trades:
https://tradeswomentaskforce.org/system/files/iceres_study_diversity_equity_and_inclusion_initiatives_in_the_construction_trades.pdfLinks to an external site.
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