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'''Here are some strategies that are easy to implement:'''
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*Emphasize that [[biology is not destiny]], and foster a ''growth mindset'' in your students. [[File:DNA helix structure.png|15px]]
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*Add [[wait time]] to classroom activities. [[File:Wait Time Image1.jpg|40px]]
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*Incorporate cooperative learning by employing [[Think-pair-share]].  [[File:Cooperative Learning Pic1.jpg|50px]]
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'''Here are some more great ideas:'''
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*[[Multimedia Presentations|Design effective PowerPoint presentations]].  [[File:Projector.JPG|50px]]
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*[[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]]  [[File:Vary Assements .jpg|50px]]
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*[[personal prejudices and values|Take an Implicit Association Test]].  [[File:Implicit Bias.jpeg|65px]]
  
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== Complete lists ==
  
Here are some strategies that are very easy to implement.
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{{hidden|Who's missing?|* [[participation data|Participation data]]
  
*Add [[wait time]] to classroom activities.
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* [[Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences|Nobel Laureates]]}}
  
*Emphasize that [[biology is not destiny]], and foster a growth mindset in your students.
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{{hidden|Does it matter?|* [[consequences|Consequences]]
  
*Incorporate cooperative learning by employing [[Think-pair-share]].
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* [[contributions to economics|Contributions]]}}
  
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{{hidden|Proven strategies for the classroom|* Use [[cooperative learning]].
  
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* Avoid [[stereotype threat]].
  
*[[Multimedia No No's|Design effective PowerPoint presentations]].
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* Consider the impact of [[wait time]] during classroom activities.
  
*[[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]]
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* Employ [[technology]] wisely.
  
*[[personal prejudices and values|Take an implicit association test]].
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* Promote [[inclusive communication]].
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* Use [[inquiry-based learning]].
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* Incorporate [[service learning]].}}
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{{hidden|Proven practices for instructors|* Provide opportunities for [[involvement with research]] early on.
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* Reflect on and learn more about [[personal prejudices and values]].
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* Emphasize that [[biology is not destiny]].
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* [[Vary your assessments and retrieval exercises.]]
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* Provide opportunities to [[get to know students personally]].* Incorporate [[heterodox theories of economics]] into curricula.
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* Share these [[study tips]].
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* Be aware of a third theory of [[discrimination]]. }}
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{{hidden|Proven policies for departments|* Offer a course on Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Economics or on [[heterodox theories of economics]].
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* Encourage peer and faculty [[mentoring]].
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* Utilize [[summer bridge programs|bridge programs]].
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* [[Alter the introductory textbooks]].
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* [[Recruit and retain a diverse faculty]].
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* [[Actively recruit]] students who may be underprepared or unsure.}}
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{{hidden|Resources|* [[useful links|Useful links]]
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* [[other readings|Other suggested reading]]
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* [[Upcoming Events|Upcoming events]]
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* [[contributors|Contributors]]}}
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Here are some strategies that are easy to implement:

Here are some more great ideas:

Complete lists


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