James Holly, Jr., assistant professor of science education in the College of Education wrote for The Conversation, “3 ways schools can improve STEM learning for Black students.”
The Conversation, 6/8
3 ways schools can improve STEM learning for Black students
By James Holly Jr.
James Holly Jr., assistant professor of urban STEM education, wrote an article for The Conversation on improving STEM learning for Black students. “Black people make up just 9% of the STEM workforce in the U.S. As a scholar who studies how STEM educators can more effectively reach Black students, I want to help all people develop an understanding of how anti-Black racism is a significant barrier for Black students learning STEM. Many scholars have argued that our current ways of teaching STEM are bad for everyone because only the experiences and contributions of white people are discussed, but the negative effects are greater for Black people. Teachers frequently question the intellectual ability of Black students and prevent them from using their cultural worldviews, spirituality and language in the STEM learning setting. Still, Black people continue to boost STEM knowledge across the world. It is time to generate new teaching practices in STEM that affirm Black students in a way that connects with their lives.”
https://theconversation.com/3-ways-schools-can-improve-stem-learning-for-black-students-156094