Diversity and inclusion – put it in the syllabus!

A recent Tomorrow’s Professor PostingDiversity and inclusion – put it in the syllabus! looked at a tangible example of diversity and inclusion in STEM.

The dilemma faced was in the use of gender-based pronouns, as well as in the white male bias seen in the history of much of science.

As a result of this dilemma, a diversity and inclusion statement for use in STEM classes was developed. It was developed as a partnership between faculty and students. A sample statement is given and can be used as a small step toward incusive teaching.

Read the full posting.

 

Contributed by Cassandra Hood

Lecturer in Higher Education – CILT

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