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The Use of Learning Contracts as Potential Equity Blueprints in Undergraduate Research Mentorship

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: It is well known that high quality Undergraduate Research (UR) mentoring leads to better outcomes for faculty and students. In recent years, interest in the best practices faculty use for mentoring has increased. One pedagogical tool that has not received a lot of investigation is the use of Learning Contracts (LCs) within undergraduate research and how they might provide an equity-minded lens to this teaching context. We present initial insights from our colleagues on their current use of LCs in UR, as a starting point for thinking about how we can better support UR mentoring in ways that are inclusive to both mentees and mentors.

Source: Teaching & Learning Inquiry The ISSOTL Journal

DOI: 10.20343/teachlearninqu.14.4

Authors: Jill M. McSweeney, Eric E. Hall

Institution: Elon University

Topic: Mentoring and Academic Development

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7125530877

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