Promoting an inclusive atmosphere in the classroom requires that an instructor recognize the many psychosocial and affective factors that impact learning. What are the factors at play in the chemistry classroom? The SF BUILD project has been investigating the science identity, motivations, community values and vulnerability to stereotype threat (among other factors) of students in university science and math courses. Results of one study of Chemistry and Biochemistry majors will be presented, contrasting the distinct experiences of underrepresented minority students compared to majority students at a diverse public university. These results show that not all students feel "safe" in the chemistry classroom and strategies to signal safety will be discussed.

Signaling safety in the chemistry classroom

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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