Better Approaches to Well-Intentioned, but Harmful Messages (Case Study 1)
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| Audience/Grade: | 7-Graduate |
| Discipline(s): |
Computer Engineering Computer Science Computing Diversity Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering |
| Special Topic(s): |
BPC Promising Practices Women and Information Technology |
| Learning Resource Type: |
Community - General |
| Media Type: |
Audio |
| Author(s): |
J. McGrath Cohoon |
| Description: | Stereotype threat harms both performance and motivation by reducing our feelings of competence, belonging, and trust in our colleagues. However, careful thought, education, and regular assessment of diversity practices can help minimize incidents of stereotype threat. Examples show how instructors and advisers can minimize stereotype threat by creating an accepting environment where students feel at ease and are recognized for their achievements. In addition, student test scores improve and gender gaps are eliminated when students are taught that intelligence increases through effort. |
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| Keywords: | NCWIT stereotype threats retention gender equity increasing participation |
| Is Component of: |
BPC-A: National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) NCWIT's Promising Practices |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
Confidence Retention |
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| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Platform/Format: |
WWW |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Download URL: | http://www.ncwit.org/stereotypethreat |
| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC)
ACM Women in Computing
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