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A personal bias often stems from they way that one was raised. Personal bias is making assumptions and those assumptions can be broken down through exposure and experience.
-Chelsea McPolland

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A teacher, principle, or educator can have a personal bias and carry that bias in their career. This personal bias can can translate through their practice and have an affect on the students.
-Chelsea McPolland

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I was not aware of my own bias before entering the education program. I think that it is natural to be oblivious of one's own bias and it is that lack of knowledge that can be disruptive in schools and towards students. It is important that all teachers' biases are brought to attention.
-Chelsea McPolland

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A bias that is based off of one's own personal values and beliefs. It can be unconscious and is relatively similar to the society of those around them.

Parveen Sandhu

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Personal bias of members of the school system that is reflected in their work.

Parveen Sandhu

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Up until recently I have never considered the impact my personal biases have on my decisions and understanding of the world around me. I think it is important to be aware of these biases and to not make them present in the school system. As a future educator it is important for us to put our personal biases to the side.

Parveen Sandhu

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Personal bias comes from your own prejudice towards/against something or someone. They may shape your beliefs, and in some cases many may not realize they have a bias.
Susan Wang

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I can see how the environment in which I was raised in and the things I have been exposed to growing up have influenced the values and beliefs that drive my implicit biases.

- Adriana Risa

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Anyone in school that may have a personal bias that could affect their decisions in schools. As evidenced by the news articles, there is bias occurring at schools and we need to talk about what we can do to change that.
Susan Wang

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I think that our personal biases affect the way that we view students and their ability to perform. It can influence the type of student we believe that someone of a certain race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. will be. It is important to try and uncover these implicit biases to prevent them from affecting relationships with our students.

- Adriana Risa

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I really enjoyed that Tedx talk. Dr Kang normalizes bias in a way by not excluding anyone when talking about who has a bias. Everyone has an implicit bias, whether you want to admit it or not. But moving forward, we need to think about what each person can do to bring to light our bias and what decisions are we making that may change the future of our students.
Susan Wang.

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Ever since this class started, I've been challenging myself to uncover my implicit biases and to challenge them so that I am being impartial with people and to enhance my interaction with them. I noticed now that I am constantly reflecting on my biases and trying to make sure that I am not letting them affect my behaviour towards people.

- Adriana Risa

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Depending on the context of your personal experiences and environments, bias becomes instilled in your mind whether you realize it or not. For example, I realized that I grew up believing all girls played with barbies because my sister played with them and my mom bought them for me.
- Kelly Martin

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One concern about bias in school I would like to reflect on here is the bias of what "college" level high school students should study versus "university" level students.
As an example, I witnessed a group of teachers in my high school discussing reading materials for the grade 12 English courses. One teacher remarked that "The Hate You Give" is a college class text because the students would relate better than the university level students. I was taken aback by the assumption that because they are in the college level, they somehow would in all cases relate to the racism, violence, etc. in the book more.
- Kelly Martin

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I feel that step one is remember that we naturally have biased opinions and that, as teachers we need to constantly reflect on them to ensure that they do not lead to any disservice towards the education of our students.
- Kelly Martin

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That implicit bias are not accessible through introspection worried me until I read that we can gradually unlearn them through a variety of debiasing techniques - SM

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what is the answer here? our school boards are horribly underfunded... how do we address this?? We could pool the fundraised School Council money to distribute among all schools, but I am not sure this would be met with favour from those who can contribute the most.... resulting in less $ contributed - is that cynical of me? SM

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Im appreciative of the opportunity this course has given me to really reflect on these issues of personal, inherent, systemic biases. I've been in a position of privilege where I haven't really had to think about them before now. SM

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Connected to ones thoughts and feelings. Often affected by how and where they were raised. Can be changed, but need to be aware of them first
-Bryanna O

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This is where personal bias is present in an educators job. One cannot let their biases have an affect on their job! especially in education, all students deserve an equal education.
-Bryanna O

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University made me more aware of my biases. Growing up in a small town, meant that I was not aware or exposed to people who were not like me. Coming to university and learning more about other culture, ethnicities, religions etc made me realize my biases and put myself in check. The education program has done this even more in the realm of education. I never really thought about bias in schools until this year. I will strive to remove bias from my future classroom.
-Bryanna O

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The difficult thing about implicit personal bias is that it can influence your actions without you realizing it. It's "implicit" nature also makes it hard to detect and work towards correcting. I think the work of correcting this takes a great deal of introspection.
- Thomas Adamson

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Bias in schools can come from explicit, implicit, or systemic forces. The practice of academic streaming, for instance, is a well-meaning systemic practice that might empower teachers and guidance counsellors to practice personal bias. They might approach applied and academic classes with different expectations and disciplinary procedures, or they might enact implicit bias when they disproportionately tell black students to enroll in applied classes.

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I think it's important for teachers to recognize that we all carry biases, even if they are implicit and only influence our thinking at a subconscious level. The process of combatting these biases requires constant effort, but must be undertaken to ensure we are building equitable learning environments.

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A personal bias is rooted in our upbringing and causes us to have certain feelings about others based on many different characteristics. What I thought was important, was how our implicit associations don't necessarily align with what we've declared to believe. This incongruence can be conflicting as we may believe ourselves to be without bias, but in reality hold biases deep within us.

- Allison Panizales

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Reflecting on the articles of biases in schools, I realize that the personal biases we bring forward in our daily interactions are important to become aware of. As future educators, understanding what we hold certain biases is the first step in gradually unlearning them.

- Allison Panizales

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In general, recognizing the biases we hold is important to gradually unlearning them. Further, understanding that each of us may hold our own biases solidified in us from when we were younger, helps us to better understand our peers and how we might come from a very different than each other.

- Allison Panizales

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I think the idea of personal bias is tricky because sometimes they can be so implicit that we don't even realize we're bias in the first place. I like to think I have an open mind, and that I'm a progressive thinker, who sees everyone equally, but I've taken implicit bias tests and am unfortunately aware that I'm not as bias-free as I had hoped.

- Keri Thompson

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It's scary to think of how bias play out in schools. For example, streaming students probably came from a good place originally, but it likely stemmed from an implicit bias, and then it eventually become part of the structural makeup of schools.

- Keri Thompson

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I'm amazed at how many implicit bias' I have, but hopefully becoming conscious of them can help me be critical of my own teaching practices and work towards supporting students who might not fit the narrow stereotypes we expect them to fit into.

- Keri Thompson

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In studying both history and political science, I am very familiar with discussing the extent to which personal bias informs our actions and opinions. It is impossible not to have bias - humanity is not great with the concept of neutrality. Personal bias is an inclination toward a way of thinking/ preconceived notion about someone or something. It is unnerving that we form such unconscious biases that we are unable to access through introspection, and that do not necessarily align with our declared beliefs. For example, I love studying American history and foreign policy (thus considering myself very pro-American) and yet I found I had an implicit bias toward Canadians over Americans in the Canada-United States IAT.

- Amanda Hébert

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I think bias in schools is an incredibly tricky topic. Obviously, we are aware that gender, class, and socialized race impact how students are treated (and perhaps how they treat each other) as well as the opportunities they are afforded. I do think that individual teachers can constantly try to look critically at their actions and self-assess whether they are laden with bias. However, it is easier said than done to challenge bias because it occurs not solely on an individual level, but on a systemic one. I think perhaps the best plan of attack is to socialize the next generation of students and teachers to reflect frequently on their own biases and endeavour not to let them dictate their actions.

- Amanda Hébert

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I'm confident that I'm not alone in being unnerved by how many implicit biases that I have, but I think that taking those IAT's was a useful reminder that everyone, regardless of how progressive and inclusive they strive to be, has bias. This exercise was a great reminder that we constantly have to challenge and reflect on our actions and ways of thinking, especially as educators.

- Amanda Hébert

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Personal bias is socially constructed from a very young age. You observe the biases people around you hold and you begin to internalize it until it becomes an un/conscious personal bias of your own.

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Personal bias is socially constructed from a very young age. You observe the biases people around you hold and you begin to internalize it until it becomes an un/conscious personal bias of your own.

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-Kholoud

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Biases in the school setting violets the codes of a teacher, that is why it is crucial for one to be able to increase their involvement in their community with various groups in order to escape negative biases of individuals.

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Biases in the school setting violets the codes of a teacher, that is why it is crucial for one to be able to increase their involvement in their community with various groups in order to escape negative biases of individuals.

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-Kholoud

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Biases impede the growth of individuals as teachers or as members of a community as it builds a barrier between them and the people around them who they hold biases against. community involvement and participation is important if one expects to truly be a part of the community.

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Biases impede the growth of individuals as teachers or as members of a community as it builds a barrier between them and the people around them who they hold biases against. community involvement and participation is important if one expects to truly be a part of the community.

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-Kholoud

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Personal bias is a set of beliefs and values built over time, with the help of external and internal forces. External forces being personal experience, common opinion amongst family and friends, teacher influence, etc. Internal being that process where we sort that external information to come up with our 'own' conclusion.
-Brendon Polley

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It is unfortunate but as we now know each of us carries an implicit bias. Whether it is the principles, parents, teachers, staff, and or  students, there will always be conflicting viewpoints. As a mixed culture we need to address our own bias as students and teachers in order to bring harmony into the community.
-Brendon Polley

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Very interesting as we would all love to believe we are perfectly free from bias and prejudice. my question is then, can there be a completely inclusive lassroom? As teachers how can we  continuously challenge our implicit bias?
-Brendon Polley

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Our personal bias is composed or built over time through external and internal factor- it starts to be constructed at a very young age as it is rooted in the upbringing of every child/young adult and is shaped with our experiences/thoughts as well; whether we have the courage to admit it or not- we all have a personal bias-> programs such as Education help us to get to know our biases through reflection and self-exploration.

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Being in school practicum, and in the courses we are in at York U's Faculty of Education helped open up our eyes and understanding of what our biases are (or may be)- the first step to deconstruct or unlearn that bias that is within us is to recognize that we have one and knowing what it/they is/are.

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It is very interesting how even though we may not want to have a bias- we all have a bias, whether we like or admit it or not- and it is a process full of challenges to try to overcome the biases within you but it is an ongoing process. (Sandra Mina- Tech Ed)

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It's great to keep this whole lesson in mind as we move forward. It's disturbing to think I can't look inward and find my flaws despite them being there, but it's great to be aware that they exist nonetheless and the process is ongoing for us to do our best in addressing them! The TEDx Talk was very interesting for this as well!

- Lucas Anastacio

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Seeing the potential and realized impacts of implicit bias it becomes very disturbing the impact on children, students and society at large. Hopefully as we go out there we can help make a difference as long as we're working to dismantle and do the work!

- Lucas Anastacio

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I wonder now what has influenced me most and how we can change influences around us, representation, movement away from single-stories and moving towards diversity and representation, and how that might change the future and how bias develops or is perceived. Can I remove my bias as I seek to  better myself and work on being part of the movement towards justice?

- Lucas Anastacio

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My biases greatly stem from my upbringing, learnt literature and imposed biases that I observe daily. these tests have taught me that i believe one thing however think greatly in other ways.
- Jessica C

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Now knowing the biases we hold, it has me question what biases I have been affected by through my educational journey from other teachers and or principals. How have their biases shaped me, and how can I avoid implementing mine into my practice ?
-Jessica C

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My implicit biases were never as strongly identified until I discovered more and more how to reflect upon the actions, stereotypes and or the thoughts that we have. In seeing both my explicit and implicit biases addressed, I find it interesting as to how they have shaped and made me into who I am today.
-Jessica C

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One's personal biases is built through time, depending on one's environment and how he/she was raised. I think the same applies to me: my personal biases stem greatly from my cultural background - Korean-Christian.
- Jina Park

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Bias in schools are greatly composed of every school individual's personal biases. Since we, as future educators, have acknowledge that everyone has implicit biases, I think it is important for us to start and work towards building a bias-free community in schools.
- Jina Park

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Even as I was reading the texts and watching the short films, I thought I would not be affected by implicit biases. However, when I did Harvard's Project Implicit tests, I have identified many implicit biases that I had but was not aware of, and it all comes down to how I was raised and what values my parents had. Although it will be a challenging process to rid to all my implicit biases, I think acknowledging it is the first big step. We can only do our best!
- Jina Park

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Bias is something I have always known about since I was young, as I was subject to it due to my religion. I never took things too personally, until I was faced with moments of complete offence. This made me reflect upon bias in general, as I have to admit I have my own as well. I constantly remind myself of how I feel when I am faced with these levels of bias and discrimination, as to truly understand how others feel when I think of my own biases. Now, as a future educator, I see the repercussions in bias, thus I strive to teach my students about the affect of it - whether the bias is intentional or not. I know to teach them empathy and acceptance, in the hopes they carry these messages with them outside the classroom.

- Natalie Malka

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Personal biases are very different from one person to another. This is because we are all impacted by our environment in distinct ways. Therefore, they are very natural, but it is KEY that we are aware of our biases and that we are conscious of how they impact our actions.
-Samanta Jaramillo

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Bias is our own believe system. It is the way we perceive people, objects or mere things in our reality. It can be done consciously or unconsciously, with thought or with thought. 

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Bias is our own believe system. It is the way we perceive people, objects or mere things in our reality. It can be done consciously or unconsciously, with thought or with thought. 

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Our personal biases carry on into many parts of our lives such as school, whether we are a student or a teacher. Our biases or even lack there of, will affect the way we interact with people or the way we view certain subjects relative to ourselves. If we are not aware of our biases, then we are limiting ourselves.
-Samanta Jaramillo

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In a general sense the ways in which perceiving is done within a school setting. It can be done through teachers, students or even support staff. I feel biasing is done alot more frequently in school settings than originally thought, it was something that is done constantly throughout the day and by the vast majority of people making up the school community.

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My general thought around biases is the idea of consciousness and awareness. Biases can lead to limiting relationships and opportunities however this can always change if we identify it and if choose to act against it.
-Samanta Jaramillo

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Bias is something I have known about since I was a child but have never really paid attention to it until the past couple months due to the education program here. It is something all teachers should be aware of because it is so impactful towards your students and very challenging to to uncover. Implicitly or explicitly done, bias's can and will be shown on a daily basis. Whether by you labelling, stereotyping or giving assumption or it being done to you, bias's are built into our belief system and a major governing factor of how we see reality and the world around us.

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Personal biases range amongst individuals, although it is common for those who come from like backgrounds to possess similar biases.

Joanne Roitman

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I can see how an educator's personal bias may creep into the classroom and affect their pedagogy. This can even be seen in the way they interact with others within the school community. Ultimately we as future educators must be aware that we possess implicit biases and find ways of making our classrooms as inclusive and equitable as possible, thus opening our minds to new ways of seeing the world.

Joanne Roitman

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I had never really considered the effect my implicit biases have on my interactions with the world. The TED talk video in particular opened my eyes to the way our implicit biases shape the way we see and interact with those around us.

Joanne Roitman

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Personal bias is constructed from one’s personal experiences, one’s surroundings and perhaps influenced by stereotypes within media. Our personal biases ultimately shape our beliefs, values and attitudes in life. It is important to be mindful of our personal biases as they affect how we view and act in our everyday life and our teaching profession.

- Connie Santos

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There is no doubt that every individual carries with them their own personal biases. However, as a future teacher I can see how my personal biases unconsciously may negatively impact my professional practice and how I view students’ potentials. It is unfortunate to see how biases impact actions through reading the explicit biases in Toronto schools. It is the responsibility of the educator to create an equitable education for all students.

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There is no doubt that every individual carries with them their own personal biases. However, as a future teacher I can see how my personal biases unconsciously may negatively impact my professional practice and how I view students’ potentials. It is unfortunate to see how biases impact actions through reading the explicit biases in Toronto schools. It is the responsibility of the educator to create an equitable education for all students.

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- Connie Santos

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The TED talk and implicit bias tests really opened my eyes in how my unconscious affects my beliefs and behaviours. It is good to know that there is hope in overcoming these biases by exposing myself to counter typical exemplars. It is also important to know this is a lifelong process, which requires constant self-reflecting and perseverance.
- Connie Santos

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Personal bias comes from our environment and the information we consume. We must acknowledge what bias's we may have in order to curb favoritism we have which may negatively impact the interactions we have with different groups.
- Jason Hill

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It is unfortunate but there is bias in our school system. From my school practicum experience, I learned that black youth are underrepresented in gifted programs.

- Jason Hill

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I think what's most important is to acknowledge that you may have bias's. Bias's give us a sort of "guilty until proven innocent" lens on certain people. For example a very young snowboarder joined my lessons I teach, and I thought because of his age he would lag behind, but he ended up having the best technique in the group.

- Jason Hill

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I was very interested in the test and took it seriously. However, I was skeptic once I understood how it works. I hope it was right because I like the result I got.
Whether it works or not, it got me thinking about my biases in a new light. This, in itself, is valuable.
-Rawan Ibrahem

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The high percentage of black Canadian students in the applied stream can be easily seen in my practicum. I wa hesitant to wonder as to why that was the case because I was worried that I would not like the answer. This was not the right course of action. I should have been bold about it. Now, I have read the article. It is much easier to be aware to start the conversation as opposed to staying in a hesitation ignorant place.

-Rawan Ibrahem

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Biases are a part of the human nature. They will exist anywhere that involves human activity. Being aware of these biases and having the determination to eradicate these biases is what we need to strive for.
-Rawan Ibrahem

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Personal biases can influence individuals’ beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions.  Past experiences, family/friend influences, and the media are factors that could lead to personal biases. They are often developed involuntarily (without people realizing it), so it is important for individuals to continually reflect on their beliefs so that they are aware of how personal biases might influence their actions.

-Daniela Priore

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Personal biases can influence how educators interact with their students and families. Implicit biases that are based on faulty assumptions and beliefs can negatively impact students’ performance and sense of belonging in the classroom. It is important for educators to recognize and acknowledge their personal biases. Maintaining high expectations of students can help to ensure that everyone is treated fairly.

-Daniela Priore

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It is important for educators to be aware of their personal biases and become more mindful of the beliefs and attitudes that they possess.  Conducting research about the influence of bias can help individuals challenge the biases that they have. High expectations, scrutiny of biases, and values of respect can help to reduce the harms that are associated with implicit biases.

–Daniela Priore

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A personal bias stems from a false assumption or narrative about a particular belief that is derived from a prejudice or misleading statement. These views shape the interactions and perceptions of the individuals behaviour. 

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A personal bias stems from a false assumption or narrative about a particular belief that is derived from a prejudice or misleading statement. These views shape the interactions and perceptions of the individuals behaviour. 

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Samuel Tawiah

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Educators and members of faculty representatives ideas and beliefs can derive from a personal bias/experience. These beliefs further can affect students who are composed of different communities, backgrounds, and circumstances that influence how their are graded, assessed, or viewed among the school.

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Educators and members of faculty representatives ideas and beliefs can derive from a personal bias/experience. These beliefs further can affect students who are composed of different communities, backgrounds, and circumstances that influence how their are graded, assessed, or viewed among the school.

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- Samuel Tawiah

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Everyone possesses their own unconscious personal biases, yet the difficultly, is learning how to unpack those biases as they can negatively impact our values, attitudes and beliefs. Biases are formulated through each individual's personal experiences. What can we do as future educators to unpack those biases?

Victoria Ubriaco

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Our personal biases can definitely feed off into our pedagogy when we teach. To create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, we must create high expectations for every student to ensure no one is being treated as less despite their gender, sexual orientation, race or socio-economic status.

Victoria Ubriaco

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Understanding the biases we hold as educators is important for us to recognize because it influences our beliefs and perceptions that may hinder a students growth. My personal bias had been recognized since entering the program and despite it being a natural part of human nature I try to be open minded as possible by taking into consideration the weakness or areas of improvements for students.

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Understanding the biases we hold as educators is important for us to recognize because it influences our beliefs and perceptions that may hinder a students growth. My personal bias had been recognized since entering the program and despite it being a natural part of human nature I try to be open minded as possible by taking into consideration the weakness or areas of improvements for students.

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-Samuel Tawiah

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It is inevitable that people will possess their own personal biases but it is crucial we don't reflect those biases in our teaching.  This can have a negative impact towards a students growth, mindset and potential.

Victoria Ubriaco

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This kind of bias is some sort of attitudes that you personally have within yourself because of your own experiences or what you see on a regular basis in society.

Kim Huo

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This kind of bias happens within a school environment, whether if it is perpetrated by students, teachers, or a whole school community as a whole. We as teachers must do everything possible to try to confront any type of bias that happens in the school.

Kim Huo

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On a personal level, I would like to agree with Jerry Kang and believe that I do not hold any implicit biases, or so I would like. But it’s true that implicit biases are inevitable in all people about different kinds of perceptions and stereotypes. When taking the implicit bias tests, I also thought that I would score lower in the tests that consciously try to not hold any bias towards. But even those proved to me that I still have some moderate bias against particular characteristics. I have signed up to take the bias cleanse and I hope to learn more about how to change them with counter-typical exemplars.  - Simmy Kang

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On a personal level, I would like to agree with Jerry Kang and believe that I do not hold any implicit biases, or so I would like. But it’s true that implicit biases are inevitable in all people about different kinds of perceptions and stereotypes. When taking the implicit bias tests, I also thought that I would score lower in the tests that consciously try to not hold any bias towards. But even those proved to me that I still have some moderate bias against particular characteristics. I have signed up to take the bias cleanse and I hope to learn more about how to change them with counter-typical exemplars.  - Simmy Kang

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Bias can be defined as having different standards or expectations for many different people because of their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Bias can have  negative consequences for anybody, not just the group where the bias is targeted towards. It is important that everyone do all that is possible to root out bias in our society.

Kim Huo

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Regarding bias in schools, I can understand how implicit biases may run schools to either promote or hinder learning. It is seen from Toronto schools how funding is divided by the economic status of communities and how fast suspensions are given out to whom due to our implicit biases. As teachers, we must actively make an effort to change our implicit biases in order to create a positive impact on our students. - Simmy Kang

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Regarding bias in schools, I can understand how implicit biases may run schools to either promote or hinder learning. It is seen from Toronto schools how funding is divided by the economic status of communities and how fast suspensions are given out to whom due to our implicit biases. As teachers, we must actively make an effort to change our implicit biases in order to create a positive impact on our students. - Simmy Kang

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Generally, biases are bound to occur with everyone and can sway our decisions in vastly different directions. What I mean by this is that we all have biases, known and unknown, and that we easily make our decisions based on our biases. As students, it is who we are friends with, who we choose our group members to be. As adults, it’s which secretary at the front desk we choose to meet. In my past experiences, I have realized that my first impressions about someone have been terribly wrong. With this in mind, I try to meet and greet people with no assumptions and an open mind. Everyone has their own story and we all may be a little happier if we are kinder to each other. Like Martin Luther King’s dream, we should aim to perceive by character and merits, not by appearance. - Simmy Kang

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Generally, biases are bound to occur with everyone and can sway our decisions in vastly different directions. What I mean by this is that we all have biases, known and unknown, and that we easily make our decisions based on our biases. As students, it is who we are friends with, who we choose our group members to be. As adults, it’s which secretary at the front desk we choose to meet. In my past experiences, I have realized that my first impressions about someone have been terribly wrong. With this in mind, I try to meet and greet people with no assumptions and an open mind. Everyone has their own story and we all may be a little happier if we are kinder to each other. Like Martin Luther King’s dream, we should aim to perceive by character and merits, not by appearance. - Simmy Kang

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I think a lot of biases that are present amongst individuals today stem from one's home life and early experiences. That being said personal biases can be difficult to change.
- Jasvir R

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Bias in school is definitely an issue. These types of biases can be impacted by the personal biases of those in schools as well as the systematic biases that are in place throughout the system. As educators we can be leaders in the school environment and move towards ridding our classrooms of such biases and hopefully enlighten our students as to the existence of these issues.
- Jasvir R

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We all, wether we like it or not, possess some sort of bias. This can be conscious or subconscious. That being said, once we have acknowledged that these bias exist only then can we move towards eliminating them.
Jasvir R

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Bias is something we all are equipped with, whether we are aware of it or not. I think that bias stems from our upbringing, experiences and beliefs. Implicit biases are harder to identify and correct, but it is nonetheless important for people to always self-analyse and question why they may hold certain beliefs and/or stereotypical views.
- Alexandra Figliomeni

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Because we all hold a personal implicit bias, this can have negative repercussions in our classrooms as we might underestimate a student's abilities because of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion etc. As teachers it is important that we be aware of implicit biases and how these might hinder our students' learning and academic success.
- Alexandra Figliomeni

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We all have implicit bias. What is important is that we constantly self-analyse and become aware of these behaviours so that we can self-correct and ensure that we treat all our students equitably and fairly.
- Alexandra Figliomeni

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Personal biases come from our own thoughts and values toward a certain group.  They alter the way that we think and view the world.  I believe that our upbringing, as well as our family and friends, shape our biases.
-Alyssa Nucifora

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Unfortunately, bias may be an ongoing issue within our schools, and may stem from teachers, principals, or other professionals within the school environment.  As educators, it is imperative that we try to eradicate these biases, and we must also rid of our implicit biases.
-Alyssa Nucifora

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This class has allowed me to reflect on my implicit biases, and question how they can effect our professionalisms as teachers.  I have never thought much about bias, but I now recognize the importance of acknowledging that we all have implicit biases.  However, we must treat each of our students equally, regardless of their background, beliefs, etc., and ensure that our biases do not "show" in our teaching.
-Alyssa Nucifora

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Constructed ideas and beliefs that are developed over time. They generally derive from outside sources, although it can also be developed from personal experiences in early adolescence and onward.
- Adrienne Porter

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Bias can be explicitly or implicitly conducted from the top to bottom. It can begin in conservative legislation conducted by the federal or provincial government, school board agendas and outdated curriculums, and ending in the classroom environments that the teacher influences upon their students. As educators, it is important to be mindful of the influences biases can have upon our classroom, and work hard to address the severity of this issue.
- Adrienne Porter

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Personal biases are socially constructed and develop over the course of a lifetime beginning at a very early age through exposure to direct and indirect messages. As a result, we observe the biases people hold around us and begin to internalize it, and unfortunately it has the potential to become an unconscious bias of your own.
- Bianca Pittiglio

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As educators, it is essential that we foster an inclusive environment and find ways to meet the needs of all the students regardless of their situations/identities, in order to challenge their knowledge and steer them towards success. There is no better way to connect with and truly understand the diverse experiences and talents of students and their families than to be a visible member in the community.
- Bianca Pittiglio

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I believe the articles stated on this Powerpoint has challenged my own biases, and brought it to the forefront of my mind. It has also reminded me the value of educators getting involved in the community, so they may understand the issues student's are facing in their day to day life.
- Adrienne Porter

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I didn't believe I would have personal biases but they do exist. The key is constantly working through them to derive their root. Once one can understand a bias it may be easier to change it. With changing it, it will allows for a better understanding of the world.

- Saya Szparlo