GC Insights: Diversifying the geosciences in higher education: a manifesto for change

Hall, Caitlyn A. and Illingworth, S. and Mohadjer, S. and Roxy, M.K. and Poku, C. and Otu-Larbi, F. and Reano, D. and Freilich, M. and Veisaga, M.-L. and Valencia, M. and Morales, Joey (2022) GC Insights: Diversifying the geosciences in higher education: a manifesto for change. Geoscience Communication, 5. pp. 275-280.

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Abstract

There is still a significant lack of diversity and equity in geoscience education, even after decades of work and widespread calls for improvement and action. We join fellow community voices in calls for improved diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the geosciences. Here, in this manifesto, we present a list of opportunities for educators to bring about this cultural shift within higher education: (1) advocating for institutional change, (2) incorporating diverse perspectives and authors in curricula, (3) teaching historical and socio-political contexts of geoscience information, (4) connecting geoscience principles to more geographically diverse locations, (5) implementing different communication styles that consider different ways of knowing and learning, and (6) empowering learner transformation and agency. © Author(s) 2022.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Geoscience Communication
ID Code:
178877
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Deposited On:
11 Nov 2022 17:00
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Yes
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Published
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21 Sep 2023 03:21