2 - Inclusivity Session

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

Implicit bias tests

Three steps to address unconscious bias: https://www.aperianglobal.com/3-steps-address-unconscious-bias/

1. Understand that unconscious bias is normal
2. Identify your biases and their potential impact in the workplace
3. 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:

Session Slides:

W2 Montana MoSI Inclusivity 2019.pptx