This article describes the operationalization of critical consciousness development within gateway courses at a community college in the Northeast. Reviewing the relevant literature, the article argues that critical consciousness pedagogy is an overlooked means for increasing students’ retention and academic motivation. A case study of the author’s multiyear course redesign highlights four pedagogic practices that develop critical consciousness in college students. As minoritized college students develop critical consciousness, they grow their efficacy as college students. The article argues that colleges and universities can use critical consciousness pedagogy within gateway courses to improve the outcomes of minoritized college students.

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注意（机会）差距：大学门户课程中的批判性意识教学法

本文描述了东北地区一所社区学院门户课程中批判性意识发展的实施。回顾相关文献，文章认为批判意识教学法是一种被忽视的提高学生保留率和学业动机的手段。作者多年课程重新设计的案例研究突出了四种培养大学生批判意识的教学实践。随着少数族裔大学生培养批判意识，他们提高了大学生的效能。文章认为，高校可以在门户课程中使用批判意识教学法来提高少数族裔大学生的成绩。