Resources for Teaching During Difficult Times

When students experience distress, worry, and anxiety following an experience like Hurricane Helene, creating a supportive and safe space for learning becomes essential for our Furman community. As our entire community continues to process recent events, address basic needs, and rebuild and restore infrastructure and a sense of safety, you might find our teaching tips for teaching during difficult times helpful. These include tips and strategies compiled from various sources that can be utilized to provide space for processing, reflection, and community while considering relevant aspects of the experience through disciplinary frameworks that expand learning. Click on the “teaching in difficult times and trauma-informed pedagogy” tab for more.