Activism in the Science Classroom: Where to Draw the Line?

dc.contributor.author	Smith, Amy
dc.contributor.author	Furr, Annissa
dc.date.accessioned	2021-01-29T18:42:25Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-29T18:42:25Z
dc.date.issued	2020-11-11
dc.description.abstract	Science classes are inherently filled with topics that draw skepticism and spark debate. For example, many science classes cover environmentalism, climate change, stem cells, genetic testing, evolution, and the role of vaccinations in human health. These topics can foster student engagement and learning by relating science to real life, but attitudes towards these topics are variable and often fueled by non- scientific outlets such as social media. Additionally, our students at Purdue Global come from diverse backgrounds and have a broad range of experiences and beliefs that impact how they feel about these topics. Creating a safe and non-adversarial learning environment with the broad range of students is a challenge, and this presentation will focus on how to present these and other controversial topics with fairness and accuracy while engaging students. We will reflect on how we have had success in balancing activism and variable attitudes among students and faculty to create an open environment where science learners thrive.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12264/313
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.title	Activism in the Science Classroom: Where to Draw the Line?	en_US
dc.type	Presentation	en_US

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