Teaching with Respect for students' identity












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            The Charles University Equal Opportunities Board has prepared a practical guide, Teaching 

            Students’ Identity at Charles University, intended for teachers whose courses are attended
            non-binary students.


            The guide is based on the principle that a safe and respectful environment is one of the e
            conditions for successful study. It provides a brief explanation of key terms, summarises 
            knowledge, and offers specific recommendations for everyday teaching practice. It focuses,

            on the use of chosen names and pronouns, the protection of students’ privacy, setting rule
            communication, and appropriate ways to respond when a misunderstanding occurs or an inappr

            is made during teaching.

            The text does not introduce any new regulation or change to existing rules. Its aim is not

            the content of teaching or interfere with academic discussion. Rather, it is intended to o
            practical support in situations that may arise in the classroom and to help ensure that st
            are fair, predictable, and respectful for all students.


            The guide also includes small steps that can be implemented without significant administra
            as a short statement in the syllabus, agreeing on communication rules at the beginning of 

            following a clear and calm approach when an incorrect form of address is used. It also emp
            aim is not perfection, but a willingness to respond in a factual, sensitive, and respectfu


            The guide is currently available on the University intranet for a period of one year. This
            intended to allow it to be tested in practice across the faculties and other parts of Char
            During the year, feedback and comments from practice may be collected. On this basis, the 

            revised and subsequently made publicly available.

            The guide is available on the University intranet after logging in here [ URL "https://int

            Stranka/45923355-5f61-4b29-99f3-8c17df011305"] .