Advancing Inclusive STEM Teaching at a National Scale

• In Event: Fostering Equity Through Technology: Technology-Driven Approaches to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Abstract

Advancing diversity in STEM requires competent and confident faculty and staff who can lead local professional development in inclusive teaching to improve classroom instruction and support all learners. The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP) has disseminated a large-scale, open online course through edX with optional virtual learning communities led by project-trained facilitators. Reporting on mixed methods survey data from facilitators (n=71), we examine how the IPP utilizes an intentionally constructed learning platform together with training and community development to deliver high-fidelity professional development. We demonstrate that flexible interactions supported by asynchronous online and interactive tools can effectively center power, privilege, and identity to advance the awareness, self-efficacy, and ability of STEM faculty and staff to cultivate inclusive learning environments.

Authors

• Diane Codding, University at Albany - SUNY

• Alexandria H. Yen, Boston University

• Haley Lewis, Northwestern University

• Vanessa Johnson-Ojeda, University of Utah

• Sarah Chobot Hokanson, Boston University

• Regina F. Frey, University of Utah

• Bennett Goldberg, Northwestern University