Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do - Claude Steele
This book discusses the phenomenon of stereotype threat. It is defined as the contingency experienced by the awareness of a stereotype associated with one’s identity. This awareness research shows can result in decreased academic performance. The author includes in the later chapters very clear suggestions on teaching strategies to reduce the potential of ST in the classroom.This book discusses the phenomenon of stereotype threat. It is defined as the contingency experienced by the awareness of a stereotype associated with one’s identity. This awareness research shows can result in decreased academic performance. The author includes in the later chapters very clear suggestions on teaching strategies to reduce the potential of ST in the classroom.
