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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I think we can all agree that the last couple of years have been tough for educators.\u00a0 The sudden shift to online teaching in the spring of 2020 was followed by months of uncertainty about the COVID-19 virus, shifting guidelines from the CDC, and politicization of how individuals, communities, and schools should respond. Our coping skills have been put to the test and many of us are justifiably worn a bit thin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2022\/02\/stressedcollegestudent1-300×213.png” alt=”male college student in front of laptop with textbook open and hands on head expression of stress” title_text=”stressedcollegestudent1″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now imagine that you are a young person, away from home for the first time, bereft of the support system that has created a sense of stability for your entire life.\u00a0 On top of that, your last year of high school was not the triumphant culmination of your primary educational journey that you anticipated.\u00a0 You\u2019ve arrived at the university feeling unprepared and unsure of what to expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As you acknowledge that you are dealing with unprecedented circumstances in the classroom take a moment to step back and recognize that your students are struggling as well and there are some things you can do to help them out.\u00a0 Here are a few ideas your fellow faculty members came up with during the January Teaching and Learning Day sponsored by the CFC.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Recording of Supporting Students in Challenging Times” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#592C88″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/wcu.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=1bb3570a-1678-4299-ac8c-ae29013a0d27&start=1100.578672 ” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here is the recording of the main presentation of recommendations faculty can use to support students in their courses.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Centre for Mindfulness – https:\/\/www.mindfulnessstudies.com\/\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mindful.org – https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/what-is-mindfulness\/\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Else-Quest, N., Sathy, V., & Hogan, K. A. (2022, January 18). How to Give Our Students the Grace We All Need<\/b>. The Chronicle of Higher Education. https:\/\/www.chronicle.com\/article\/how-to-give-our-students-the-grace-we-all-need\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nExplicitly prioritize student well-being<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Provide flexibility with your coursework\u202for course delivery\u202f<\/b>plan<\/i><\/b>, without overextending yourself<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Connect institutional support with the classroom<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Remember that language matters<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Take care of yourself and find a support network<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Infuse music, poetry, humor, and storytelling into your course<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Share your own story<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Help students tell their stories<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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