Inclusive Science: Inspiring 8th Graders from Underrepresented Groups into STEM with Microbiology and Immunology
Inclusivity in STEM requires practices that include transforming the culture in a classroom. This can be done by placing value on diversity, student experience, increasing student engagement, and encouraging students to have a critical lens to solve problems. As a way to develop an inclusive scienc...
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| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education |
| Online Access: | http://jmbesubmissions.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/1995 |
| Summary: | Inclusivity in STEM requires practices that include transforming the culture in a classroom. This can be done by placing value on diversity, student experience, increasing student engagement, and encouraging students to have a critical lens to solve problems. As a way to develop an inclusive science curriculum for students in a community that is among the poorest in New York state, local STEM organization Rise High Inc partners with experts in STEM fields, K-12 educators, mentors, and community organizations to create sustainable low-cost, high quality, engaging, and relevant content that ignites curiosity and exploration for this underserved community. An exemplary case is this highly-interactive 2-part instructional module in Microbiology and Immunology, targeted to 8th graders, that was designed in partnership with a local expert in these fields. This module offers creative ways to learn and apply knowledge in realistic ways, while using easy-to-access materials in classrooms.
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| ISSN: | 1935-7877 1935-7885 |