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− | + | The purpose of this wiki is to promote best teaching practices in economics, particularly practices that encourage women, students of color, and members of other underrepresented groups to continue their study of economics. Here, economics faculty can both disseminate and discover prescriptions for improving our teaching and the inclusiveness of our discipline. | |
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− | The teaching strategies offered here are presented alongside evidence of their effectiveness and practical suggestions for implementation. Please spend time browsing the site; many of the strategies are effective and straightforward to incorporate. Our choices as instructors and gatekeepers affect student participation and achievement. | ||
− | The wiki also provides data describing patterns of participation in our profession and opportunities for thoughtful reflection on why inclusion and diversity are important to the future of economic theory and policymaking. | + | The wiki also provides data describing patterns of participation in our profession and opportunities for thoughtful reflection on why inclusion and diversity are important to the future of economic theory and policymaking. |
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* Consider the impact of [[wait time]]. | * Consider the impact of [[wait time]]. | ||
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* Employ [[technology]] wisely. | * Employ [[technology]] wisely. | ||
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* Avoid [[stereotype threat]]. | * Avoid [[stereotype threat]]. | ||
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* Use [[cooperative learning]]. | * Use [[cooperative learning]]. | ||
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* Promote [[inclusive communication]]. | * Promote [[inclusive communication]]. | ||
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* Encourage peer and faculty [[mentoring]]. | * Encourage peer and faculty [[mentoring]]. | ||
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* Utilize [[summer bridge programs]]. | * Utilize [[summer bridge programs]]. | ||
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* [[Recruit and retain a diverse faculty]]. | * [[Recruit and retain a diverse faculty]]. | ||
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* Reflect on [[personal prejudices]]. | * Reflect on [[personal prejudices]]. | ||
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* [[biology is not destiny|Foster a growth mindset]] in your students. | * [[biology is not destiny|Foster a growth mindset]] in your students. | ||
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* [[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]] | * [[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]] | ||
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* Share these [[study tips]]. | * Share these [[study tips]]. | ||
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* Be aware of a third theory of [[discrimination]]. | * Be aware of a third theory of [[discrimination]]. | ||
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* [[participation data|Participation data]] | * [[participation data|Participation data]] | ||
* [[Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences|Nobel Laureates]] | * [[Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences|Nobel Laureates]] | ||
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* [[consequences|Consequences]] | * [[consequences|Consequences]] | ||
* [[contributions to economics|Contributions]] | * [[contributions to economics|Contributions]] | ||
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+ | <div>[[File:Wait Time Image1.jpg|150px|link=wait time]]Add [[wait time]] to classroom activities.</div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:DNA helix structure.png|60px|link=biology is not destiny]]Emphasize that [[biology is not destiny]], and foster a ''growth mindset'' in your students. </div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:Cooperative Learning Pic1.jpg|155px|link=Think-pair-share]]Incorporate cooperative learning by using [[Think-pair-share]]. </div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:Projector.JPG|150px|link=Multimedia Presentations]][[Multimedia Presentations|Design effective PowerPoint presentations]].</div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:Vary Assements .jpg|160px|link=Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]][[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]]</div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:Implicit Bias.jpeg|165px|link=personal prejudices and values]][[personal prejudices and values|Take an Implicit Association Test.]]</div> | ||
+ | <div>[[File:study tips wsj.jpg|150px|link=study tips]]Share these [[study tips]].</div> | ||
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* [[contributors|Contributors]] | * [[contributors|Contributors]] | ||
+ | * PUTTING TOGETHER [[assignments|ASSIGNMENTS]] | ||
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