Tag Archives: STEM learning

3 ways schools can improve STEM learning for Black students

3 ways schools can improve STEM learning for Black students

Black people make up just 9% of the STEM workforce in the U.S. As a scholar who studies how STEM educators can more effectively reach Black students, I want to help all people develop an understanding of how anti-Black racism is a significant barrier for Black students learning STEM. Many scholars have argued that our current ways of teaching STEM are bad […] … learn more→

STEM learning should engage students’ minds, hands and hearts

STEM learning should engage students’ minds, hands and hearts

These unprecedented times are a reminder to all of us about the importance of science and its impact on society. Citizens face significant cognitive demands in evaluating scientific evidence, models and explanations presented online or in media reports about both our ongoing climate change crisis and COVID-19. In formal school settings, the important competencies to assess and evaluate […] … learn more→