Classroom Practicescs-coaching-knowledge-base.md

That Could Be Me

Front: Identity stereotypes, implicit biases, and systemic barriers to access and inclusion influence the lack of representation in tech and some students' interest in pursuing advanced education in CS. Students should be encouraged to see themselves as part of a CS community and have opportunities to engage with personally meaningful CS projects.

Back: Dedicate class time to show current news of diverse professionals and students applying CS in multiple fields. Confront stereotypes of "who is a computer scientist" by representing professionals including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, women, and people with disabilities in learning materials, storytelling and bulletin boards. Highlight technological advances in fields that show diverse teams collaborating on difficult problems such as disease detection, farming, artistic productions, natural disasters, etc. Feature historical triumphs of historically excluded groups whose contributions are often invisible in most curricula. Audit your classroom for images that reflect representation on many levels.

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