Disability and Invisibility in STEM Education

Authors

  • Joseph Schneiderwind Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Janelle M. Johnson Metropolitan State University of Denver

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i14.3854

Keywords:

higher education, disability, STEM, equity, inclusion, disproportionality, tracking, differentiation

Abstract

Across STEM fields, the education system continues to “weed out” students from non-dominant communities. Most studies on the damaging effects of underrepresentation focus on minorities or women in STEM fields. We examine some of the research about students with disabilities and note the limited literature on this subject. University enrollment by students with disabilities has increased in the last two decades while the amount of corresponding research published has decreased. This issue should not be siloed to disability studies- it is one that must be recognized by all educators. We conclude with some practical suggestions on how to move forward.

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Published

2020-12-20

How to Cite

Schneiderwind, J., & Johnson, J. M. (2020). Disability and Invisibility in STEM Education. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 20(14). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v20i14.3854

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