Cultivating a Welcoming CS Classroom Environment: Lessons Learned from Una Kushε

How can CS teachers create warmer, more inclusive classrooms? This session shares practical strategies from “Una Kushε,” a pan-African comic-style guide used in university CS curricula. Organized around Ghanaian Adinkra symbols, it offers tips on pronouncing diverse names, accommodating learning styles, and using representative examples. These easy-to-implement lessons help teachers foster belonging and empower students. The session also covers managing energy through self-care and bandwidth assessment. Developed from educational research and lived experience, “Una Kushε” provides actionable insights for inclusive...