Reducing Incivility in the University/College Classroom, 5(4)

Uncivil student behavior against faculty in higher education has gained increased media attention. According to recent reports, such behavior may be increasing, thus jeopardizing the welfare of faculty, students, and the overall educational process. This paper identifies factors contributing to uncivil interactions between students and faculty and provides practical strategies designed to avoid or diffuse student-faculty conflicts.

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