Learning Together: A Format for Reflective Turn-Based Sharing in STEM Communities

2026/03/06 by James Day, Katherine R. Herperger, Kyle Monkman · 1 voice
Physics and Astronomy · #physics.ed-ph

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arxiv published 2026/03/06 · arxiv updated 2026/06/23

Abstract

Here, we present Learning Together: a simple, low-cost format for structured speaking and listening on historical, cultural, and equity-related topics within a physics community. In this article, we describe the process of running these hour-long sessions, including what is needed, how to set expectations for participants, and practical facilitation moves that help participants reflect safely on unfamiliar and sometimes difficult material. We aim to offer a replicable recipe that instructors and departments can adapt to their own contexts.

Citations

• Canadian Physics Counts: An exploration of the diverse identities of physics students and professionals in Canada

Discussions

• James Day, Katherine R. Herperger, Kyle Monkman: Learning Together: A Format for Reflective Turn-Based Sharing in Physics https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.06490 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2603.06490 https://arxi [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]

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