Deepening your understanding of unconscious bias
Identify ways bias can affect a student's experience
Encourage reflection and inspire action
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Ms. Rabia Nawaz, Consultant
GOMO Educational Services, Inc.
In this TEDx talk, Gail Tolstoi-Miller discusses the concept of unconscious bias in hiring practices. She emphasizes that recruiters often make quick decisions based on factors beyond skills and qualifications, including subtle details like mailing addresses, email addresses, and social media presence. These unconscious biases can impact hiring decisions significantly.
Unconscious bias, often based on incomplete or inaccurate information, can affect our workplace decisions. This article identifies common types of unconscious bias, like affinity bias, ageism, and beauty bias, and offers strategies to counteract them. Awareness and concrete steps can help create a fairer and more inclusive workplace.
From Georgetown University, this article provides the data behind Inclusive Pedagogy and "What are some ways I can teach Inclusively?"
Inclusive teaching strategies go beyond addressing implicit bias. They encompass diverse course materials and accommodations for students with disabilities, avoiding cultural generalizations. This article also touches on managing student resistance to inclusivity and preparing students for potentially offensive material. It emphasizes the importance of having productive, difficult conversations in the classroom, with guidance on creating a foundation and managing these discussions effectively. Inclusive teaching aims to foster open dialogue and inclusivity for all.