Publication Date
Fall 2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
Advisor
David Whitenack; Misty Stroud; Tammie Visintainer
Keywords
Biology;Equity gaps;Focus group;Latinx;STEM;Surveys
Abstract
The Hispanic/Latinx population is increasing nationwide and in the state of California; however, the Hispanic/Latinx population remains underrepresented in STEM professions contributing to a lack of diversity in STEM. To increase the academic success of the Hispanic/Latinx student population in STEM majors, high leverage research-based teaching strategies through the lens of historically responsive literacy were applied and examined throughout this research. The purpose of this mixed-methods self-study was to examine the impact of research-based effective strategies/high leverage practices on Latinx students’ success rates in my introductory biology classrooms. The study focused on two biology course sections with a laboratory. Each section consisted of 9-18 students. Student grades, surveys, focus group interviews, and teaching journal data were collected and analyzed to determine the impact of the teaching strategies.
Recommended Citation
Brar, Prabhjeet Kaur, "Addressing Equity Gaps in STEM: A Self-Study" (2024). Dissertations. 117.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.ryrf-9cvz
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_dissertations/117
