Why equity and inclusion are key issues for chemistry teachers

By Louise Archer2024-05-02T08:00:00

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Louise Archer from the ASPIRES project explains the reasons you should prioritise science capital in your classroom

The ASPIRES project is a 14-year research study investigating what shapes young people’s trajectories in, through and out of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). It reveals that most young people find school science interesting, but this interest does not translate into science aspirations. And this is affected by identity and science capital; areas in which science education can play a key role.

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