"How active learning can present challenges for students with marginalized identities", Sara Brownell, President's Professor, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
Please register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6h9mfQIQVz0hgVw
Abstract: Students learn more and fail less on average with active learning compared to traditional lecture, which has led to widespread recommendations to replace traditional lecture with active learning. However, active learning changes the dynamics of the classroom and creates more opportunities for interpersonal interactions, which can inadvertently disadvantage students with marginalized identities. In this talk, Sara will present a decade of research that has uncovered unintended consequences of active learning for students with marginalized and minoritized identities, including LGBTQ+ students, students with anxiety, students with depression, students with disabilities, and religious students. Importantly, this work does not call for a return to traditional lectures, but rather showcases the need to be thoughtful in how we implement active learning in ways that are inclusive across a variety of identities.
In addition to the seminar, there will also be two drop-in group sessions in the afternoon that day for faculty to connect with Sara in more informal conversation:
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Both sessions will take place in BioSci 3157 (Botany Lounge). These are casual, drop-in meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as your schedule permits.
All are welcome! We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation on creating learning environments where all students can thrive. Please reach out to Christine Goedhart (christine.goedhart@botany.ubc.ca) with any questions.