Creating Inclusive STEM Classrooms
Claiming Place and Making Space in Grades K-5
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Energize STEM teaching to inspire deep learning and true belonging
This book addresses the urgent need to reimagine STEM classrooms as inclusive, justice-centered spaces where cultural identity becomes a pathway to deeper learning. Dr. Sherita Flake guides readers through the Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity—Essence, Engagement, Expression, and Epoch—providing a research-based framework for understanding both educator and student identities. Key topics include critical self-reflection for transformative teaching, designing culturally affirming STEM lessons, building supportive learning communities, and developing liberatory agency that empowers both teachers and students.This comprehensive resource includes:
- A critical reflection journal with structured prompts to help educators explore their own cultural identities and leverage their assets for transformative teaching practice
- Teaching tools, such as the Justice-Centered Tasks (JCT), which offer practical lesson planning resources to integrate cultural identity affirmation with academic rigor and student agency
- Authentic teacher vignettes and real-classroom examples from diverse K-5 educators who have successfully implemented culturally affirming STEM practices
- Ready-to-use lesson plans for both K-2 and 3-5 classrooms, complete with implementation guidance and alignment to standards
Educators will learn to recognize and embrace their own cultural identities as powerful tools for creating STEM classrooms where diversity drives innovation, belonging, and academic success—ensuring every student can see themselves as a capable STEM learner.
Contents
Preface
- How to Use This Book
- Defining STEM in K–5 Classrooms
- About the Language
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I: Foundations
- Chapter 1: A Journey to Liberation
- Understanding the Connection Between Cultural Identity and STEM Educators
- Why Multidimensional Cultural Identities Are Essential in STEM Education
- Early STEM Exposure Builds Inclusive Communities From the Ground Up
- Call to Action: Sink or Float?
- Understanding the Brain and Its Connection to Identity
- The Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity
- Engaging With IBA
- Applying the Companion Journal for Growth
- What’s Next? Preparing for the Journey Ahead
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
Part II: Reimagining Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Chapter 2: Essence: The Core of Cultural Identity
- What Is Essence Cultural Identity?
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- My Identity, My Anchor: A Personal Reflection
- The Illusion of Neutrality in STEM Education
- The Power of Recognition
- Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Building Positive Perceptions in STEM Education
- The Power of Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Essence-Conscious Educator
- Cultural Funds of Knowledge
- Using Justice-Centered Tasks to Design STEM Lessons That Amplify Student Voice
- Knowledge
- Capacity
- Assets
- Position
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Hatch a Chicken
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: The Life Cycle of a Tree
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 3: Engagement: The Energy of Connection
- Defining Engagement Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Engagement Cultural Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Setting the Stage for Engagement Cultural Identity
- Decentering Exclusionary Norms in STEM
- Piaget and Bandura
- The Power of Relational Identities
- Using Engagement Cultural Identity to Decenter Exclusionary Norms in STEM Education by Affirming Relational Identities
- Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity Survey
- Cultural Identity Learning Walk
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades K–2 STEM Classrooms: Ecosystems
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades 3–5 STEM Classrooms: Composting
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 4: Expression: Celebrating Creativity
- Defining Expression Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- The Power of Creativity
- Creativity and Motivation
- The Power of Expression Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Scholarship Circles
- Justice-Centered Learning Map
- The Pedagogy of Confidence
- Call to Action: Centering Expression Cultural Identity to Reimagine the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Rockets
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 5: Epoch: Building on Historical Foundations
- Defining Epoch Cultural Identity
- Slavery (1619–1865)
- World War II (1939–1945)
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Maroon Science
- Implications for STEM Educators
- Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Example of Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Power of Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize STEM Education
- Proto-Narrative Inquiry Circle
- Universal Design for Learning From the Lens of Cultural Identity
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Weather Stations
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Circuits
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
Part III: Liberation and Legacy
- Chapter 6: Re-Envisioning STEM Education
- STEM as a Pathway for Equity and Justice
- Expanding Scientific Talk to Reflect Who We Are
- Neurodiverse Learners in Scientific Discourse
- Giftedness
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What About Testing?
- Claims–Evidence–Community–Reasoning (CECR)
- The 5E Instructional Model Through a Cultural Identity Lens
- Where Do I Thrive?
- Embracing Intersectionality to Build Thriving Communities
- Envisioning an Inclusive Future Through a Welcoming Pedagogy
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 7: Claiming Your Power and Leaving a Legacy
- Our Journey to Agency
- Claiming Agency and Enacting Change: What Is Liberatory Agency?
- Inclusive Teaching Mindsets for STEM Educators
- Pathway 1: Embracing Multidimensional Cultural Identities
- Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy (1A)
- Centering Cultural Assets (1B)
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration (1C)
- Adaptive Integration (1D)
- Pathway 2: Fostering Thriving and Equitable Communities
- Supportive Learning Communities (2A)
- Equity in Practice (2B)
- Restorative Conflict Resolution (2C)
- Celebrating Diverse Achievements (2D)
- Pathway 3: Advancing Justice
- Critical Self-Reflection (3A)
- Courageous Conversations (3B)
- Justice-Centered Content Design (3C)
- Taking Accountability (3D)
- Pathway 4: Engaging in Critical Scholarship
- Professional Learning (4A)
- Commitment to Ongoing Learning (4B)
- Scholarly Contribution (4C)
- Applying Scholarship (4D)
- Using the Inclusive Teaching Mindsets to Build Liberatory Agency
- Strengthening Student–Teacher Relationships
- Planting Seeds of Change for Future Generations
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Designing a Bridge
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Catapults
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- References
- Index
Additional materials
Description
Energize STEM teaching to inspire deep learning and true belonging
This book addresses the urgent need to reimagine STEM classrooms as inclusive, justice-centered spaces where cultural identity becomes a pathway to deeper learning. Dr. Sherita Flake guides readers through the Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity—Essence, Engagement, Expression, and Epoch—providing a research-based framework for understanding both educator and student identities. Key topics include critical self-reflection for transformative teaching, designing culturally affirming STEM lessons, building supportive learning communities, and developing liberatory agency that empowers both teachers and students.This comprehensive resource includes:
- A critical reflection journal with structured prompts to help educators explore their own cultural identities and leverage their assets for transformative teaching practice
- Teaching tools, such as the Justice-Centered Tasks (JCT), which offer practical lesson planning resources to integrate cultural identity affirmation with academic rigor and student agency
- Authentic teacher vignettes and real-classroom examples from diverse K-5 educators who have successfully implemented culturally affirming STEM practices
- Ready-to-use lesson plans for both K-2 and 3-5 classrooms, complete with implementation guidance and alignment to standards
Educators will learn to recognize and embrace their own cultural identities as powerful tools for creating STEM classrooms where diversity drives innovation, belonging, and academic success—ensuring every student can see themselves as a capable STEM learner.
Contents
Preface
- How to Use This Book
- Defining STEM in K–5 Classrooms
- About the Language
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I: Foundations
- Chapter 1: A Journey to Liberation
- Understanding the Connection Between Cultural Identity and STEM Educators
- Why Multidimensional Cultural Identities Are Essential in STEM Education
- Early STEM Exposure Builds Inclusive Communities From the Ground Up
- Call to Action: Sink or Float?
- Understanding the Brain and Its Connection to Identity
- The Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity
- Engaging With IBA
- Applying the Companion Journal for Growth
- What’s Next? Preparing for the Journey Ahead
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
Part II: Reimagining Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Chapter 2: Essence: The Core of Cultural Identity
- What Is Essence Cultural Identity?
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- My Identity, My Anchor: A Personal Reflection
- The Illusion of Neutrality in STEM Education
- The Power of Recognition
- Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Building Positive Perceptions in STEM Education
- The Power of Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Essence-Conscious Educator
- Cultural Funds of Knowledge
- Using Justice-Centered Tasks to Design STEM Lessons That Amplify Student Voice
- Knowledge
- Capacity
- Assets
- Position
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Hatch a Chicken
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: The Life Cycle of a Tree
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 3: Engagement: The Energy of Connection
- Defining Engagement Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Engagement Cultural Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Setting the Stage for Engagement Cultural Identity
- Decentering Exclusionary Norms in STEM
- Piaget and Bandura
- The Power of Relational Identities
- Using Engagement Cultural Identity to Decenter Exclusionary Norms in STEM Education by Affirming Relational Identities
- Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity Survey
- Cultural Identity Learning Walk
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades K–2 STEM Classrooms: Ecosystems
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades 3–5 STEM Classrooms: Composting
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 4: Expression: Celebrating Creativity
- Defining Expression Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- The Power of Creativity
- Creativity and Motivation
- The Power of Expression Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Scholarship Circles
- Justice-Centered Learning Map
- The Pedagogy of Confidence
- Call to Action: Centering Expression Cultural Identity to Reimagine the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Rockets
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 5: Epoch: Building on Historical Foundations
- Defining Epoch Cultural Identity
- Slavery (1619–1865)
- World War II (1939–1945)
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Maroon Science
- Implications for STEM Educators
- Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Example of Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Power of Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize STEM Education
- Proto-Narrative Inquiry Circle
- Universal Design for Learning From the Lens of Cultural Identity
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Weather Stations
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Circuits
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
Part III: Liberation and Legacy
- Chapter 6: Re-Envisioning STEM Education
- STEM as a Pathway for Equity and Justice
- Expanding Scientific Talk to Reflect Who We Are
- Neurodiverse Learners in Scientific Discourse
- Giftedness
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What About Testing?
- Claims–Evidence–Community–Reasoning (CECR)
- The 5E Instructional Model Through a Cultural Identity Lens
- Where Do I Thrive?
- Embracing Intersectionality to Build Thriving Communities
- Envisioning an Inclusive Future Through a Welcoming Pedagogy
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 7: Claiming Your Power and Leaving a Legacy
- Our Journey to Agency
- Claiming Agency and Enacting Change: What Is Liberatory Agency?
- Inclusive Teaching Mindsets for STEM Educators
- Pathway 1: Embracing Multidimensional Cultural Identities
- Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy (1A)
- Centering Cultural Assets (1B)
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration (1C)
- Adaptive Integration (1D)
- Pathway 2: Fostering Thriving and Equitable Communities
- Supportive Learning Communities (2A)
- Equity in Practice (2B)
- Restorative Conflict Resolution (2C)
- Celebrating Diverse Achievements (2D)
- Pathway 3: Advancing Justice
- Critical Self-Reflection (3A)
- Courageous Conversations (3B)
- Justice-Centered Content Design (3C)
- Taking Accountability (3D)
- Pathway 4: Engaging in Critical Scholarship
- Professional Learning (4A)
- Commitment to Ongoing Learning (4B)
- Scholarly Contribution (4C)
- Applying Scholarship (4D)
- Using the Inclusive Teaching Mindsets to Build Liberatory Agency
- Strengthening Student–Teacher Relationships
- Planting Seeds of Change for Future Generations
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Designing a Bridge
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Catapults
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- References
- Index
Additional materials
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Creating Inclusive STEM Classrooms
Claiming Place and Making Space in Grades K-5
February 2026 | 248 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 26/02/2025 | 9781071928042 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 29/09/2025 | 9798348849771 | $36.00 |
Energize STEM teaching to inspire deep learning and true belonging
This book addresses the urgent need to reimagine STEM classrooms as inclusive, justice-centered spaces where cultural identity becomes a pathway to deeper learning. Dr. Sherita Flake guides readers through the Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity—Essence, Engagement, Expression, and Epoch—providing a research-based framework for understanding both educator and student identities. Key topics include critical self-reflection for transformative teaching, designing culturally affirming STEM lessons, building supportive learning communities, and developing liberatory agency that empowers both teachers and students.This comprehensive resource includes:
- A critical reflection journal with structured prompts to help educators explore their own cultural identities and leverage their assets for transformative teaching practice
- Teaching tools, such as the Justice-Centered Tasks (JCT), which offer practical lesson planning resources to integrate cultural identity affirmation with academic rigor and student agency
- Authentic teacher vignettes and real-classroom examples from diverse K-5 educators who have successfully implemented culturally affirming STEM practices
- Ready-to-use lesson plans for both K-2 and 3-5 classrooms, complete with implementation guidance and alignment to standards
Educators will learn to recognize and embrace their own cultural identities as powerful tools for creating STEM classrooms where diversity drives innovation, belonging, and academic success—ensuring every student can see themselves as a capable STEM learner.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- How to Use This Book
- Defining STEM in K–5 Classrooms
- About the Language
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part I: Foundations
- Chapter 1: A Journey to Liberation
- Understanding the Connection Between Cultural Identity and STEM Educators
- Why Multidimensional Cultural Identities Are Essential in STEM Education
- Early STEM Exposure Builds Inclusive Communities From the Ground Up
- Call to Action: Sink or Float?
- Understanding the Brain and Its Connection to Identity
- The Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity
- Engaging With IBA
- Applying the Companion Journal for Growth
- What’s Next? Preparing for the Journey Ahead
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Part II: Reimagining Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Chapter 2: Essence: The Core of Cultural Identity
- What Is Essence Cultural Identity?
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- My Identity, My Anchor: A Personal Reflection
- The Illusion of Neutrality in STEM Education
- The Power of Recognition
- Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Building Positive Perceptions in STEM Education
- The Power of Essence Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Essence-Conscious Educator
- Cultural Funds of Knowledge
- Using Justice-Centered Tasks to Design STEM Lessons That Amplify Student Voice
- Knowledge
- Capacity
- Assets
- Position
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Hatch a Chicken
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Essence Cultural Identity in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: The Life Cycle of a Tree
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 3: Engagement: The Energy of Connection
- Defining Engagement Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Engagement Cultural Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Setting the Stage for Engagement Cultural Identity
- Decentering Exclusionary Norms in STEM
- Piaget and Bandura
- The Power of Relational Identities
- Using Engagement Cultural Identity to Decenter Exclusionary Norms in STEM Education by Affirming Relational Identities
- Four Dimensions of Cultural Identity Survey
- Cultural Identity Learning Walk
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades K–2 STEM Classrooms: Ecosystems
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Using Identity-Aligned Grouping to Center Student Connections in Grades 3–5 STEM Classrooms: Composting
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 4: Expression: Celebrating Creativity
- Defining Expression Cultural Identity
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- The Power of Creativity
- Creativity and Motivation
- The Power of Expression Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Scholarship Circles
- Justice-Centered Learning Map
- The Pedagogy of Confidence
- Call to Action: Centering Expression Cultural Identity to Reimagine the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Rockets
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 5: Epoch: Building on Historical Foundations
- Defining Epoch Cultural Identity
- Slavery (1619–1865)
- World War II (1939–1945)
- Teaching Through Identity: Why It Matters in STEM Education
- Maroon Science
- Implications for STEM Educators
- Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- Example of Epoch Cultural Identity in STEM Education
- The Power of Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize STEM Education
- Proto-Narrative Inquiry Circle
- Universal Design for Learning From the Lens of Cultural Identity
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Weather Stations
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Leveraging Epoch Cultural Identity to Decolonize the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Circuits
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Part III: Liberation and Legacy
- Chapter 6: Re-Envisioning STEM Education
- STEM as a Pathway for Equity and Justice
- Expanding Scientific Talk to Reflect Who We Are
- Neurodiverse Learners in Scientific Discourse
- Giftedness
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What About Testing?
- Claims–Evidence–Community–Reasoning (CECR)
- The 5E Instructional Model Through a Cultural Identity Lens
- Where Do I Thrive?
- Embracing Intersectionality to Build Thriving Communities
- Envisioning an Inclusive Future Through a Welcoming Pedagogy
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Chapter 7: Claiming Your Power and Leaving a Legacy
- Our Journey to Agency
- Claiming Agency and Enacting Change: What Is Liberatory Agency?
- Inclusive Teaching Mindsets for STEM Educators
- Pathway 1: Embracing Multidimensional Cultural Identities
- Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy (1A)
- Centering Cultural Assets (1B)
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration (1C)
- Adaptive Integration (1D)
- Pathway 2: Fostering Thriving and Equitable Communities
- Supportive Learning Communities (2A)
- Equity in Practice (2B)
- Restorative Conflict Resolution (2C)
- Celebrating Diverse Achievements (2D)
- Pathway 3: Advancing Justice
- Critical Self-Reflection (3A)
- Courageous Conversations (3B)
- Justice-Centered Content Design (3C)
- Taking Accountability (3D)
- Pathway 4: Engaging in Critical Scholarship
- Professional Learning (4A)
- Commitment to Ongoing Learning (4B)
- Scholarly Contribution (4C)
- Applying Scholarship (4D)
- Using the Inclusive Teaching Mindsets to Build Liberatory Agency
- Strengthening Student–Teacher Relationships
- Planting Seeds of Change for Future Generations
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades K–2 STEM Classroom: Designing a Bridge
- Lesson Alignment
- Call to Action: Mapping Your Impact as a Liberatory STEM Educator in the Grades 3–5 STEM Classroom: Catapults
- Lesson Alignment
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions
- References
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
Sherita Flake powerfully conveys what is possible when STEM teachers show up as their whole selves and create space for their students to do the same. Creating Inclusive STEM Classrooms is packed with robust research and sample lessons that will speak to all readers. The principles and strategies outlined in this book align with how honoring students’ identity supports the brain’s inherent needs for deep meaningful learning.
Liesl McConchie, Math With the Brain in Mind
This book is a much-needed resource for K–5 STEM educators who are committed to engaging in critical self-reflection, deeply understanding their own identities, and supporting their personal and professional growth. As a devoted parent and educator with much success in the STEM realm, Sherita Flake provides lessons and implementation guidance from elementary educators who have their boots on the ground and are doing the critical work of justice-oriented, liberatory STEM education.
Christopher C. Jett, Georgia State University
Creating Inclusive STEM Classrooms is a must-read for K–5 teachers. By incorporating the cultural identity of students, Sherita Flake presents a way for every student to shine. Full of strategies, lessons, and research, this book provides a guide for teachers to identify exclusionary practices and cultivate a teaching environment that honors all students, including students with ADHD and autism. Every teacher would benefit from reading this book.
Ruth Hughes, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper-Activity Disorder
Sherita Flake has crafted a text that is timely and important during this moment in STEM education. She is adept at taking complex theoretical ideas and making them actionable. This text is historically rich and offers guided reflection for ALL teachers, especially culturally diverse STEM teachers who are often on the margins in education. The sample lessons are steeped in research, yet accessible, and the journal prompts support teachers in moving from reflection to action.
Toya Jones Frank, George Mason University
Through a deep dive into culture, Sherita Flake argues for pedagogy that integrates students’ cultural background into STEM teaching. She not only examines the theoretical nature of culture and learning but also provides practical applications to guide STEM teachers in implementing culturally aligned teaching. This book will be an invaluable resource for STEM educators who care about unlocking opportunity and ensuring access for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
Altheria Caldera, American University