CREATING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM CLIMATE FOR DIVERSITY- UCLAWhether the class is in a large lecture hall, a small seminar, or a laboratory section, a learning environment where all feel safe, valued, and respected is necessary for students to achieve and demonstrate their full potential. Since a negative environment can be an obstacle to learning, it is essential to understand how to create and sustain a positive climate for all students. Faculty can build and maintain such a climate by actively incorporating inclusivity in course development, syllabi, teaching methods, and interactions with students. Creating a Positive Classroom Climate for Diversity provides guidance in using inclusive teaching practices to create a classroom environment that values diversity and encourages success