https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k In response to data demonstrating high DFW rates in calculus and differences in grades and course completion by race, the dean has signaled that the Math department has to address this disparity. You are the calculus course coordinator and have been charged with developing a strategy to improve student outcomes. What strategies might you implement to make change? At a coordination meeting of the calculus instructors for next semester, some of the responses you hear from your colleagues include: Alva: “If some students can’t cut it, it’s better they find out now. ”Blake: “If they don’t come to class or do their homework, of course they fail. They have to take more responsibility. ”Casey: “Black students just come into college less prepared. There’s nothing we can do about that.” Drew: “I’ve been teaching calculus for over 20 years and I know what I’m doing.” How would you respond? en-us 2023-06-12 19:53:48 UTC 2023-06-15 19:12:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788193 Provide some evidence of other schools with the same issues who have addressed them professionally and have better results than your school has.]]> 2023-06-15 18:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788193 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788333

Be prepared with info about what other departments at our university are trying

Bring the research!

]]> 2023-06-15 18:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788333 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788492 I would question their statements. However, I would imagine that they may have a fixed mindset and so me questioning their response is likely more for others in this conversation that would be more open to change than the person making the comment.]]> 2023-06-15 18:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788492 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788806 I would want to build some consensus on a shared mission, and shared goals. Then I know I would do a lot of research on better practices to bring a few possible approaches to the group]]> 2023-06-15 18:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788806 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788810 Assuming pushback from other faculty (especially those who are older and/or tenured), I would start by forging collaborations with student support services, such as academic advisors, counseling centers, or campus organizations that provide resources and support to students. I would try and work together to identify and address barriers to success and develop holistic support systems. ]]> 2023-06-15 18:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788810 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788823 Drew: Suggest that he uses more tech in his teaching than he used to. (Though honestly, maybe not, so...)]]> 2023-06-15 18:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624788823 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624789372 Work with whoever does course scheduling and assignments to remove those people from the calculus teaching schedule and load the schedule with people who are supportive]]> 2023-06-15 18:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624789372 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624789840 Immediately: ask what budget we have and use it. Find out what other departments are doing, because math won't be the only department asked to do this.

Longer term: set up a more general support system for struggling students. (This is Johanna. Ask me about CAMCLE.)]]> 2023-06-15 18:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624789840 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624790740 Alva: challenge the gatekeeper approach
Blake: let's find where we have shared responsibilities
Casey: some students do come from underresourced high schools, but they are accepted here and so it is our obligation to meet them where they are with the expectation they can succeed
Drew: let's focus on what the data is showing us and what the challenge is- how can we leverage your experience and consider new options in order to address this challenge?
 ]]> 2023-06-15 18:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624790740 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624793017 Suggest that everyone try one new thing in their class this semester. Standards based grading, a different kind of focus on the applications they use, a new kind of tech. Then everyone will be able to try something that can be within their own comfort zone if they choose, and they'll be primed to make a new bigger change in the future.]]> 2023-06-15 18:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624793017 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624802569 Sometimes people evolve slowly. You may not win support quickly enough this time, but you have impact that you don't even realize.]]> 2023-06-15 19:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/bvscoa7tvmm0m2k/wish/2624802569