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Math 107B: Fundamental Mathematics Concepts 2

Inclusive, Student Oriented, Community

Reflection on Instructional Change for Equity-Minded Instruction:

The course I implemented my instructional change in was Math 107B. In this course there is a diverse group in both in terms of mathematical ability and backgrounds. I felt like the students in the class were a perfect group to implement this change on since nearly every every student wants to be a teacher. I hoped that changing my language and communication of expectations would influence the teachers that I worked with in their classrooms.

I altered my syllabus to contain more student oriented language and a more welcoming tone. I also included rationale behind grading practices, included pronouns and a DEI statement, and used encouraging growth mindset language. I also adopted an extension policy for all homework, so if a student was having trouble finishing an assignment then we could figure out a reasonable amount of extra time to give them to finish.

Students seemed appreciative of the more welcoming language in the syllabus. They were more willing to speak up in class and attend office hours. They also were more involved in the workings of the class, as I would check in with them ask them for input.

It's not clear how this effected success in STEM, but my opinion is that students were more successful in my class than in previous semester. I am hoping that, as future teachers, they adapt what we did in my class in their own classrooms.

**Evidence of Instructional Change**
Welcoming students to get help	Including student friendly policies concerning late work
A sample of welcoming language encouraging students seeking help	A sample of supplying reasoning behind policies and also letting students know about flexibility

Changes in Course Syllabus and Schedules:

Pre Minigrant - Syllabus and Schedule

Post Minigrant - Syllabus and Schedule

Minigrant Impact Data:

Pre Minigrant - DFW rate, Equity gap data

Post Minigrant - DFW rate, Equity gap data

**Faculty Bio**

headshot for FLC.png	I am an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sacramento State. My passion is teaching and making a positive impact on the students I have the great privilege of interacting with on a daily basis

STEM4Equity: US Dept. of Education STEMHSI P031C210012
*Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sacramento State.