Abstract :
Five approaches that can be used for improving minority preparation are considered. They are summarized in the acronym REACH, which stands for ´Role models, Early motivation and effective teaching, Active learning, Concentrated efforts, and High expectations and high-order thinking.´.<>
Keywords :
education; engineering; USA; concentrated efforts; early motivation; effective teaching; engineering education; high expectations; high-order thinking; minority children; role models; Business communication; Cultural differences; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Humans; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Security; Stability;