Exploring the Complexities of "Inclusive Teaching" Among College STEM Faculty at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Wednesday 2:30 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 4
  In Roundtable Session: Innovative Strategies for STEM Inclusivity and Success Among Black and Latinx College Students (Table 2)

Abstract

Prioritizing inclusive teaching in STEM education is crucial in promoting students’ sense of belonging, engagement, and persistence in the STEM disciplines. With sponsorship from the National Science Foundation (NSF), an innovative professional development program was designed for college STEM faculty to understand and incorporate inclusive teaching, as a new teaching paradigm, in their practice. A critical incident approach was utilized to assess STEM faculty over a 3-year period, which revealed important areas of faculty struggle in adopting a more inclusive pedagogical lens. By exploring the challenges faculty confronted, recommendations will be offered for future professional development with STEM Faculty at HSIs.

Author

• Aletha M. Harven, California State University - Stanislaus