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Undergraduate STEM education is important for preparing future citizens and future members of the STEM workforce. People who learn about STEM can help to address our planet's challenges and improve quality of life. Yet society will not fully benefit if STEM education is not accessible to all and taught in a way that engages students. This Board on Science Education study establishes Principles for Equitable and Effective Teaching and presents guidance to academic units, institutions, and other stakeholders on how to support instructors so that they can provide student-centered learning experiences.
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Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Supporting Equitable and Effective Teaching
Consensus Study Report
·2025
Society will not fully benefit from development and use of future discoveries and innovations if we do not provide full access and opportunity to engage in effective STEM education - and we may lack the information, tools, and resources needed to address future challenges facing our planet. Commonly...
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