EVERYDAY ACTIONS SELF-REFLECTION
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On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your use of the everyday actions?
When you talk to students individually, do you: *
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5 - Very Much
• Discuss with students why they would be a good fit for physics
• Direct other students to female students for help
• Direct students toward clubs, camps, internships, or other programs
• Encourage students to take advantage of academic opportunities in physics
• Connect with students about what they value and are interested in
• Provide students with feedback, reassurance, and personal stories of struggle
When you facilitate group work/labs, do you: *
0 - not very much
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5 - very much
• Avoid isolating women in a group of mostly men
• Ensure women are taking active roles
• Bolster confidence around lab equipment
• Teach collaboration skills during or before initial group activities
When you address the whole class, do you: *
0 - not very much
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5 - Very much
• Set expectations for success
• Promote a sense of community
• Promote a growth mindset
• Value many different types of skills, such as, communication and teamwork
• Distribute attention during class discussions
When you plan and assess, do you: *
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• Incorporate real world physics examples related to helping people/society
• Connect physics to other disciplines
• Establish clear grading rules
• Allow second chances for high stakes assessments
When you are outside the classroom, do you *
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• Encourage other teachers to recommend physics to their female students
• Talk to school counselors to ensure they encourage female students to take physics and consider physics careers
• Provide school counselors with information about the breadth of jobs in physics
• Share female students’ successes and capabilities with their families
• Provide parents with information about job opportunities in physics
• Support students who want to start a physics club or take part in physics activities and events
• Find out about outreach and community activities for student engagement and encourage students to participate
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