Spring 2021 – SSG – Values Affirmation Intervention

Values Affirmations Intervention

Semester Support Group (SSG) facilitator: Dr. Marc Muñiz

Format: SIMPLE Design Framework

A Values Affirmation Intervention is a brief psychological intervention that can be implemented in- or outside of the classroom. These interventions have been shown increase students’ feelings of belongingness and self-identity, and reduce inequitable assessment outcomes for students from historically excluded groups.

The group will consist of 4-8 participants who will meet virtually (via Zoom), every 1-2 weeks for 60-90 minutes.
A background in STEM Education Research is NOT needed.

Apply by February 5th (application closed)

The purposes of this group are for participants to:

• learn about the importance of values affirmation in the classroom and understand the basis/motivation for inclusion of such activities
• implement effective teaching interventions that support students’ values affirmation in the classroom, and
• form accountability partnerships with other members of the group to support the implementation of values affirmation exercises/interventions in their classes.

Expected Products/Outcomes:

• Each member of the group will produce their own 2-page Design Memo documenting their values-affirmation intervention and disseminating their findings from this experience.