"Am I Actually Good at Math?": The Power of Inclusion, Beliefs, and Belonging in College-Level STEM Courses
Friday, November 10, 2023 12:30pm to 1:30pm
About this Event
Free Event"Am I Actually Good at Math?": The Power of Inclusion, Beliefs, and Belonging in College-Level STEM Courses with Dr. Benjamin Braun (Part of PETAL's Speaker Series)
Inclusive teaching practices have a profound impact on students' self-perceptions and performance in STEM disciplines. This session will engage faculty in an exploration of the ways students' beliefs about their own abilities shape their learning experiences and outcomes. By examining the interplay between fostering a sense of belonging, using authentic assessments, and cultivating growth mindsets within the context of rigorous STEM education, faculty attendees will gain practical insights to create a supportive classroom environment that empowers students to excel and thrive.
About the Speaker
Dr. Benjamin Braun is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky. His mathematical research in algebraic and geometric combinatorics has been funded by the National Science Foundation and National Security Agency. He also has research interests at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, teaching and learning, and mathematics. He has published and spoken about the intersection of mathematics with active learning, using writing assignments, teaching with history, social justice, feminist critical theory, and psychology. He serves as a co-organizer of the University of Kentucky Working Group on Ethics, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in the Mathematical Sciences.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm, and Dr. Braun will begin around 12:30 pm
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