RUME 27
2025
Alexandria, Virginia
A Design Principles Framework for DEI Professional Development for Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistants
Page: 1042
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become an increasingly important topic in mathematics education and in the professional development (PD) of Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistants (MGTAs). Currently, little is known about the types of initiatives that are effective in supporting MGTAs’ use of equitable and inclusive teaching practices. Based on data from 45 MGTAs enrolled in our DEI-focused PD program, we propose a preliminary framework to elucidate the characteristics of activities that support MGTAs’ engagement in DEI issues. We illustrate the utility of the framework by highlighting examples of activities in alignment with the framework, as well as the memorable impact of these activities on the MGTAs who completed coursework in our PD program.