2: Inclusivity Session
- Page ID
- 55446
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Be aware of the benefits and challenges of diversity in the classroom
- Describe the impact of privilege, stereotype threat and unconscious bias and strategies to offset their impact
- Discuss ideas about how to incorporate inclusive strategies into classroom activities
Stereotype Threat:
Implicit Bias
Three steps to address unconscious bias: https://www.aperianglobal.com/3-steps-address-unconscious-bias/
- Understand that unconscious bias is normal
- Identify your biases and their potential impact in the workplace
- Broaden your viewpoint and educate others
Assumptions & Privilege:
The assumptions we and our students make in a learning community can exacerbate discrepancies in privilege
Equality vs. Equity:
- With equality, we assume everyone is the same and have the same needs
- With equity, we want everyone to be treated fairly depending on needs
- With liberation, the cause of the inequity was addressed and systemic barriers were removed
Awareness:
Awareness is key to mitigating the impact of our unconscious assumptions with intentional actions in the classroom
Additional Resources:
New classroom tool being developed at Harvard for inclusive teaching practices in large courses: http://teachly.me/
Video on Cultural Humility: