Teaching about Intimate Partner Abuse

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss a variety of effective methods for addressing intimate partner abuse, both in courses and degree programs that are specifically devoted to them, and in other courses where students may bring up these topics. Topics of discussion, although not limited to, may center on challenges and strategies related to: designing syllabi, course activities, and assessments; preparing lectures; talking with students; fostering a safe learning environment; and moderating classroom discussions.

Sub Unit

• Area VIII: Roundtables

Chair

• Devon Thacker Thomas, California State University, Fullerton

Discussants

• Ellen G. Cohn, Florida International University

• Sheetal Ranjan, William Paterson University

• Jordana N. Navarro, Tennessee Technological University

• Katie M. Edwards, University of New Hampshire