Some people stereotype Asian students as the “model minority” in math achievement: they generalize attributes of a so-called “minority” (racialized) community in a way that just perpetuates racism disguised as a compliment. It is clear, however, that not all students identified as Asian are good at math. The word “Asian” is a category used to represent human […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Racist stereotyping of Asians as good at math masks inequities and harms students
That blogging thing
Blogs allow researchers to engage with a broad audience, including other researchers, in a less formal and more open way than traditional academic publishing. It provides an avenue to publish both research stories and expert commentary. Blogging in the academy is generally a labour of love. Most universities find it difficult to recognize blogging within […] … learn more→
The struggles of self esteem based on your Zodiac
The millennials have transitioned from one different phase to another. Before they could even understand the fast-changing times, they realized how fast the standards of everything were changing. Most of the millennials believe that they are the ones who have seen times shift at an exponential speed. For them, coming to terms for most of […] … learn more→
This, they, it, those, these – a revision strategy
One of my pet peeves is reading sentences which contain an ambiguous pronoun. The pronoun stands alone, isolated. The lonely goatherd on the hilltop. Sentences that start with, or contain, an unattached this, they, it, those, these seem to expect the reader to just know what the this, they, it, those, and these refer to. In reality, the singleton pronoun is […] … learn more→
A future without a past: The elimination of Latin and Greek in educational reform
As occurs every time a new bill for the reform of the educational system is presented in Spain, in recent weeks we are witnessing the emergence of voices in defense of classical languages as a fundamental pillar for understanding the roots of the Romance languages (between us, Spanish, Galician or Catalan) and scientific language. On […] … learn more→
Virtual is the way to go for (most) academic conferences
I like flying and I like academic conferences. I like the invigorating change of scenery; the excitement of face-to-face intellectual exchanges; the professional opportunities; the cultural experiences; the sheer magic of sitting comfortably in a chair at 30,000 feet. At the last count, I have participated in 22 academic conferences. Only seven did not require […] … learn more→
Bark – Find the right professionals for all your needs
The other day I was looking for a cleaner for cleaning my office, a gardener for setting up my new garden, and I got bombarded with a wide range of random options on Google. All these options created a lot of confusion and made it difficult for me to decide which is the right one. […] … learn more→
5 Reasons how a mentor can help you climb the success ladder
When we are new, we go to school to read up from our teachers the basics. As we progress in years, we go to a college to memorize further and at a more progressive level from our lecturers. Still, most of us sort the error when we become grown-ups and step into our connoisseur life. […] … learn more→
SCAD 101: Everything you need to know
With locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and Lacoste, France, the Savannah College of Art and Design—SCAD, for short—is unlike any university in the world. Founded in 1978, SCAD just celebrated its 40th anniversary; in that time, the university has grown to more than 15,000 students and boasts an impressive list of alumni, from fashion […] … learn more→
Crucial things to assess while buying home for the first fime
Ready to pull off the deal for your dream house? Buying a new home can be both exciting and distressful. And this often curtains you from certain keynotes that must be assessed before finally sealing the deal. Hence, it is necessary to walk with all the prerequisites. And to further help you with the process, […] … learn more→