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Changing Assumptions about Who Can Learn.

Authors :
Campbell, George
Source :
New Directions for Higher Education. Fall 2002 (119):23-28.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Asserts that rather than science and math being too difficult for most students, vast numbers of students with highly developed intellectual and analytical skills are languishing in thoroughly unstimulating classrooms. Suggests that addressing false elitist assumptions is necessary to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. (EV)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0271-0560
Issue :
119
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
New Directions for Higher Education
Notes :
Theme issue titled "Building Robust Learning Environments in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics," edited by Jeanne L. Narum and Kate Conover. Excerpted from a plenary address given at the Project Kaleidoscope 2001 Summer Institute.
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ655937
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/he.64