Centering Instructor Identity in the STEM Classroom
Session Format: Remote Synchronous (Zoom)
Intended Audience: Faculty
Session Abstract: In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will talk about how to productively center and leverage your social identities in your role as a STEM instructor. We will unpack problematic assumptions about how identity aligns with authority and how you can build trust and community with your learners. You will also leave with strategies to overcome common challenges you might encounter when promoting equity and inclusion in the STEM classroom and beyond.