When possible and appropriate, address student displays of exclusion and intolerance directly, but use these as educational opportunities.
- Example
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- From the example provided in Monash University’s 'Inclusive Education Guidelines: What can I do if a student displays anti-LGBTIQ behaviour in a tertiary environment?' (2019): during a group-based class activity, you hear some students use demeaning language as they proclaim, 'That’s so gay!' A preferable way to respond to this scenario would be to ask the students why they’re using the term 'gay' in such a way, then asking the student to reflect on how the use of the term as a negative might impact LGBTIQ+ people. This addresses the poor behaviour in an educational way, and signals to students who belong to the excluded group that discrimination is not normal or acceptable.
For more guidance on how to handle poor student behaviour, refer to the Resolution of Unacceptable Behaviour – Conduct and Compliance Policy.