Physics Alive is the podcast where host, Brad Moser, Ph.D., sparks new life into the physics classroom. Each episode supports and shares the many forward-thinking developments that have come from physics education research and inspiring educators. Brad speaks with teachers who employ innovative and active learning styles, researchers on the frontiers of physics education, catalysts for change on important social issues in the STEM community, and students who want the most out of their education.
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episode 38: The Underrepresentation Curriculum
The Underrepresentation Curriculum is a flexible curriculum designed to help students critically examine scientific fields and take action for equity, inclusion and justice. I’m speaking with Angela Flynn and Moses Rifkin, two editors for the project who are also developing and using the curriculum in their classrooms. Learn all about the project, the resources you can access, and the community you can join.
Show notes at: www.physicsalive.com/underrep
To learn everything we can about the Underrepresentation Curriculum Project, I’m speaking with Angela Flynn, a teacher at the Gordon School, a nursery-8 independent school in Rhode Island, and Moses Rifkin, a science teacher at University Prep, a 6-12 independent school in Seattle, Washington. They are part of a team of 12 editors for the curriculum.
The Underrepresentation Curriculum website:
- https://underrep.com/
Direct links to:
- Underrepresentation Curriculum
- About page
Selected articles written by editors of the curriculum:
- Learning For Justice: Use the Tools of Science to Recognize Inequity in Science
- Physport: How can I talk about equity in my physics classes?
- NSTA The Science Teacher: Who Does Science?