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Creating a Path to STEM Careers in Psychology for Under-Represented Minorities

Psyched for STEM!

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        • TOPIC 1: Belonging & Social Skills
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Author: Sadaf Khawar

July 28, 2022April 25, 2023Reflections, Topic 5: Equity & Cultural Competency

Reflection #5:

I feel the course syllabus is a critical tool to communicate with the students. It is a document that they refer to […]

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022Topic 4: Social Forces & Student Learning

Reflection 4

In PSY100, when I teach the developmental psychology module, the debate between the influence of nature vs nurture is a central theme. […]

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022Topic 3: Self-Efficacy & Belief Systems

Reflection 3:

Self-efficacy and motivation are intertwined concepts. Students’ belief about their own abilities fosters a growth mindset. What really moved me during the […]

July 15, 2022July 18, 2022Topic 2: Motivation & Persistence

Reflection 2

Student motivation cannot be achieved and/or maintained with only positive reinforcement. I would focus on increasing student’s self-efficacy using positive affirmations to […]

July 14, 2022July 17, 2022Reflections, Topic 1: Belonging & Social Skills

Reflection 1:

I plan to arrive in class 15 minutes before time in order to set-up and connect with my students. I feel this […]

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