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An online diversity module increases students sense of belonging and identity safety in Physical Geography classes
Abstract:
<p>Pasadena City College (PCC) Geography faculty developed an online module to enhance diversity, promote equity and foster more inclusion in geography courses. First piloted in 2022, and recently updated in 2023, the modules’ objectives were to foster a sense of student belonging in geography, and ensure student identity safety in geography classes. The Diversity in Geography module was deployed in September 2023 in three online sections and one face to face section of physical geography. The methods used in the module included spotlighting diverse geographers, inclusive discussion of student’s ideas and experiences, clear messaging that geography’s future is diverse and inclusive, and soliciting student feedback. A pre and post survey was adapted from multiple national student diversity surveys and given to students before and after completing the one-week module. Results from the pre and post surveys showed students increased their sense of belonging in geography 6.8% and also showed an increase in students identity safety 8.6%. The PCC Geography program may consider deploying this module across more sections of Physical Geography to enhance diversity, promote equity and foster more inclusion in geography courses. Future studies may compare Physical Geography course retention and success data in courses that use vs don’t use the diversity module. Use of the module along with continued data analysis may help Geography instructors better support student engagement, persistence and potential to succeed in Physical Geography classes.</p>
Keywords: diversity, inclusion, physical geography, online
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Rhea Presiado, Pasadena City College; Submitting Author / Primary Presenter
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An online diversity module increases students sense of belonging and identity safety in Physical Geography classes
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