Why and how teachers must make math classes more inclusive
Our current approach often translates into racism, classism and sexism—and leaves many students feeling as if they don’t belong and can’t succeed, writes Felicia Darling. Consider the following scenario that frequently occurs in math classes throughout higher education. On the first day of class, a math professor announces to students, “If you don’t know this, this and this, then you may as well leave, because you are not going to pass this course.” Five students collect their things and leave.
Source: insidehighered.com
