Moving Toward Inclusivity in Chemistry by Developing Data-Based Instructional Tasks Aimed at Increasing Students’ Self-Perception as Capable Learners Who Belong in STEM

The overall goal of our work is to
disrupt pervasive narratives
and misplaced assessments of what defines scientific brilliance, specifically
in the introductory chemistry classroom. The traditional design of
science, technology, education, and math (STEM) courses perpetuates
the narrow view that intelligence is characterized by innate talent,
knowing lots of information, and being quick and correct. This view
disproportionately impacts students historically underserved in STEM.
The Chem Avengers aim to transform chemistry education into an inclusive
practice where all learners can thrive. The work reported here is
focused on creating and implementing group-worthy tasks that support
equitable participation. These tasks center around sorting, using,
and making sense of data, trends, and patterns.

本研究的总体目标在于颠覆根深蒂固的叙事和对于定义科学卓越性的误判，尤其是针对化学入门课堂。传统科学、技术、教育及数学（STEM）课程的设计持续强化了智慧仅由天赋、知识渊博、反应迅速且正确无误所表征的狭隘观点。这种观点对历史上在STEM领域受服务不足的学生产生了不成比例的影响。《化学复仇者》旨在将化学教育转变为一种包容性的实践，让所有学习者都能蓬勃发展。本报告所涉及的工作集中于创造和实施值得团队合作的任务，以支持公平参与。这些任务围绕对数据、趋势和模式进行分类、使用和解读展开。