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Innovative Pathways to Equity and Engagement: Transforming Learning Across Informal Contexts (Table 9)
Sun, April 27, 11:40am to 1:10pm MDT (11:40am to 1:10pm MDT), The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1Session Type: Roundtable Session
Abstract
This roundtable session explores innovative approaches to education and learning in informal environments, emphasizing themes of equity, engagement, and the development of skills across diverse contexts. The papers collectively examine how tailored interventions, inclusive practices, and transformative learning environments can address systemic inequities and enhance educational outcomes. Central to the discussion are strategies for fostering wellbeing, supporting underrepresented learners, and leveraging innovative tools like digital games and e-sports to promote engagement and skill development. The session also highlights the importance of educator preparation and professional development in enabling meaningful change. Together, these studies offer insights into creating informal learning environments that empower both learners and educators, paving the way for more inclusive and impactful educational practices.
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Designing Multifaceted Learning Environments to Promote Early Childhood Educators’ Holistic Wellness - Yong Ju Jung, University of Oklahoma; Kyong-Ah Kwon, University of Oklahoma; Timothy G. Ford, University of Oklahoma; Brenda Lloyd-Jones, University of Oklahoma; Mia Kile, University of Oklahoma; Carolyn Cheema, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Junghyun Min, University of Oklahoma
Exploring Gender Differences: The Effect of First-Person vs. Third-Person Gameplay on Computational Thinking in Middle Schoolers Within a Game-Based Learning Environment - Xi Lu, Florida State University
Gaming Enthusiasm as a Catalyst for Educational Renewal: Enhancing Equity, Motivation, and Engagement Through the Integration of Esports in K-12 Schools - Danny Mattox, University of Oklahoma; Paige Littlefield, University of Oklahoma; Leslie A. Williams, University of Oklahoma; Linda Atkinson, University of Oklahoma
Informal Science Educators Self-Efficacy to Teach Civic Action for the Environment - Megan Ennes, University of Florida; Elle Henson, University of Florida; Emily Cayton, Campbell University
What Brilliant Black Girls and Families' Believe About STEM Role Models - Nicol R. Howard, Chapman University; Angel Miles Nash, Wallace Foundation; Lataisia Jones, National Institutes of Health; Adrienne P. Stephenson, Florida State University; Johnavae Campbell, ICF International; Nicole Broadnax, University of Redlands