Los estudiantes rendimiento académico puede resentirse debido a la ansiedad por confirmar los estereotipos negativos relacionados con un grupo con el que se identifican. Este fenómeno—conocido como amenaza de los estereotipos—afecta en particular a los estudiantes con diversidad racial. En esta infografía interactiva, explore las estrategias que los educadores pueden utilizar para reducir el impacto de la amenaza de los estereotipos en las aulas STEM.
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