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Diversity by design: Broadening participation through inclusive teaching
Although community colleges are increasingly diverse, student outcomes across demographics are not necessarily equitable, nor does the representation of student demographics in a given class always reflect the diversity of the greater institutional student population. To achieve colleges’ stated diversity and equity goals, we must broaden participation in our classrooms through inclusive teaching practices. This chapter shares the stories of four community college faculty change agents in STEM who have implemented inclusive teaching and broadening participation strategies. Specifically, the authors discuss how to build a sense of belonging, support classroom conversations on diversity, incorporate diverse perspectives into curricula, and broaden the participation and success of all students. Finally, the authors recommend actions for individual faculty, faculty communities of practice, institutions, and surrounding communities to spur culture change and help achieve diversity and equity through inclusion.
more » « less- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10368183
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- New Directions for Community Colleges
- Volume:
- 2022
- Issue:
- 199
- ISSN:
- 0194-3081
- Format(s):
- Medium: X Size: p. 77-91
- Size(s):
- p. 77-91
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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