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Teaching STEM to Examine and Understand Social Inequities

Date:

March 25 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Price:

$50

Thanks to grant support from the Agency of Education for VT-HEC’s new Mathematics & Science program, this workshop is being offered at a reduced cost.

Instructor(s):

Monica Desrochers

Event Type:

Virtual

Professional Learning Hours:

5

Intended Audience:

Middle and high school math and science educators, as well as any MS/HS educators interested in interdisciplinary teaching that supports understanding social and structural inequities.

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Studying the intersections of STEM and social inequality empowers students and educators to see mathematics and science not just as abstract disciplines, but as tools for understanding—and ultimately transforming—the world around them. This workshop will explore how STEM can be used as a powerful tool to understand systemic, social inequalities. Participants will examine real-world data, external resources, and their own curriculum to uncover patterns of inequity and connect mathematical learning to social issues such as education, healthcare, housing, and environmental access. Through this work, teachers will use critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of how structural disparities are measured, analyzed, and addressed. The workshop will emphasize ethical inquiry, civic responsibility, and the application of STEM knowledge to promote social justice and equity. Participants will leave with ideas for revising a current unit or developing a new one.

Participants will:

  • Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns of inequity in societal and community contexts.
  • Apply mathematical and scientific reasoning to real-world social issues.
  • Connect Common Core Math and Next Generation Science Standards to lessons that explore systemic inequalities.
  • Critically evaluate and select teaching and curricular resources that promote equity.
  • Develop lesson plans or units that integrate STEM concepts with social justice themes.

Learn more about our presenter:

Monica Desrochers

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