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Recent Research on Students' Identities: Advancing Theory and Practice to Disrupt Inequities
1Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.
CBE Life Sciences Education
|May 2, 2020
Summary
Student identities are influenced by educational experiences. Three papers offer frameworks to understand identity development, promoting equity in science and math education.
Area of Science:
- Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Sociology of Education
Background:
- Student identity development is a crucial factor in academic success.
- Learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom, significantly shape students' identities.
- Understanding these dynamics is essential for promoting equitable educational opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present theoretical frameworks for analyzing identity development in educational contexts.
- To explore the interplay between students' identities and their learning experiences.
- To provide insights into fostering equity in science and mathematics education through an identity lens.
Main Methods:
- This work synthesizes theoretical perspectives from three recent papers.
- It focuses on conceptual frameworks rather than empirical data collection.
- The analysis centers on the implications for equity in STEM education.
Main Results:
- Identity development is a complex, reciprocal process influenced by educational environments.
- Theoretical frameworks can illuminate how students' identities are formed and impact their engagement.
- These frameworks offer pathways to address inequities in science and mathematics learning.
Conclusions:
- Adopting identity-focused theoretical frameworks can enhance science and mathematics education.
- Understanding identity dynamics is key to creating more inclusive and equitable learning spaces.
- Further research can build upon these frameworks to develop targeted interventions for diverse student populations.
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