Social safety: courses, workshops and resources for staff
There are several training courses and workshops that help you recognise socially unsafe situations, identify undesirable behaviour, listen actively or help you deal with the effects of undesirable behaviour.
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E-learning module on social safety
In this e-learning module you learn about unsafe situations and undesirable behaviour and how, where and with whom you can discuss them.
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Guide social safety students (Faculty of humanities) (best practice)
The social safety workgroup of the Faculty of Humanities has created an initial guide that can help teachers and tutors discuss this topic.
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UvA Teaching & Learning Centre courses for UvA lecturers
Almost the entire range of courses on offer is aimed at enabling the lecturer to create a safe and motivating learning environment. Take a look at the entire range of courses, or specifically at these courses that deal with social safety:
- An inclusive learning environment: this course focuses specifically on inclusive learning environments and social biases.
- Higher education teaching skills for beginner teachers: this course deals with how to create a motivating and safe learning environment as a beginning teacher.
- Skills for the International Classroom: this course focuses on how international and social differences can impact the learning environment and teaching strategies.
- Guiding discussions: a course with less direct links to social safety, but aimed at guidance and making themes open for discussion.
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Cultural diversity (online training)
Learn about cultural differences and how to deal with them. Sign up for the Cultural Diversity course on GoodHabitz.
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Diversity and inclusion: overview of workshops
Do you want to expand your base knowledge about diversity, inclusion and intersectionality? Check out the list of workshops from the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) team to increase your skills of talking about diversity, or become more aware of your biases.
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Conversational techniques: listen, summarise, question (online course)
Use this method to uncover what is on your conversation partner's mind. Find this course on GoodHabitz.
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Curb your biases (online course)
Don't want to let your biases control you? This GoodHabitz training course will help you become more aware of your assumptions.
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Coping with aggression (online training)
Do you know how to cope with aggression? Maybe you’re a bit of a hothead yourself. The GoodHabitz course Coping with Aggression can help you prevent and deal with workplace aggression.
Do you need help?
Are you dealing with an unsafe situation and do you need help or support? The social safety support guide lists various people and organisations you can turn to as a staff member. You can also contact a confidential advisor.