Framing Culturally Inclusive STEM Education: A Practical Guide to Effective Classroom Practice

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Wednesday 12:40 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 1
  In Roundtable Session: Regimes of Truth and Critical Pedagogy: Enhancing Inclusivity in K-12 Classrooms (Table 3)

Abstract

Much work has been done to ensure teachers are culturally-aware of the changing classroom demography. The need to reflect these changes in instructional practices shows a significant gap because teachers often find themselves in the theoretical bubble, the “telling” phase of “how to” implement relevant and responsive practices, without a clear path to practical application. This investigation aims to fill that gap based on initial findings from literature reviews of current teacher practices. The authors seek to curate valuable data that will help develop a practical guide for inclusive classroom practice for K12 STEM teachers. The initial findings suggest a need for practical, useable, or implementable strategic knowledge that bridges this gap and promotes inclusive practices in the STEM classroom.

Authors

• Justina Ogodo, Baylor University

• Elizabeth A. Dees, Texas Tech University