https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el Resources regarding teaching strategies that confront bias toward race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, students with disabilities, etc. en-us 2022-04-17 14:48:13 UTC 2026-01-22 17:36:32 UTC hello@padlet.com niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2146049627 This scene from Freedom Writers shows the teacher playing a game with students where they step on the line if the statement applies to them.

Age Group: This strategy can be modified to be used with any grade level (K-12).

Why I Chose This Strategy: This game allows the teacher to understand the diverse backgrounds of the students while also showing the students they have things in common and have faced similar struggles.

Source Citation: Double Healix. (2010, April 9). 10 4 - Freedom Writers - E ST-Line game.mp4. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYYf-mUmPqI]]> 2022-04-17 14:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2146049627 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2146055279 This website provides a list of different strategies for teaching empathy and other social-emotional skills to students.

Age Group: Grades PreK-3

Why I Chose This Strategy: This resource includes a variety of strategies for teaching younger students about identifying emotions, being empathetic, and understanding different perspectives. These strategies are useful tools for introducing diversity and addressing differences while providing students with essential social-emotional skills and promoting acceptance.

Source Citation: Pathway2Success. (2019, August 13). 20+ Strategies for Teaching Empathy. The Pathway 2 Success. https://www.thepathway2success.com/20-strategies-for-teaching-empathy/]]> 2022-04-17 15:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2146055279 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407635973 This website provides an explanation of mindfulness and different practices that can be used. (There is an abundance of other resources for mindfulness that can be used as well.)

Age Group: This strategy can be modified to be used with any grade level (PreK-12).

Why I Chose This Strategy: Mindfulness practices have been shown to decrease stress, which can indirectly have an effect on reducing bias. According to some research, mindfulness may also have a direct effect on bias reduction as well. In a recent study, loving-kindness meditation (a practice that involves consciously sending out compassionate thoughts toward others) reduced implicit bias toward a targeted group.

Source Citation: Staff, M. (2022, October 3). Mindfulness for Kids. Mindful. https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/]]> 2022-12-03 18:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407635973 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407646997 This website provides examples of strategies for teaching intercultural communication.

Age Group: These strategies can be modified to use with students in grades 6-12.

Why I Chose This Strategy: The strategies discussed are beneficial for teaching students about cultural differences as well as how to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds. These strategies are not only beneficial for promoting the understanding and acceptance of diversity but also promote students' future success as they attend college, join the workforce, and become contributing members of society.

Source Citation: Leon-Henri, D. D. P. (2020, April 2). 8 Strategies for Teaching Intercultural Communication through Film. Reflective Teaching Journal. https://reflectiveteachingjournal.com/strategies-teaching-intercultural-communication-film/]]> 2022-12-03 19:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407646997 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407657683 The "Learning for Justice" website provides an abundance of classroom resources to support anti-bias education at any grade level. There are a variety of materials including lesson plans, film kits, posters, and more. This link is specific to their 'Teaching Strategies' section which includes strategies that focus on building literacy and social-emotional skills through the exploration of meaningful texts with provided anti-bias connections.

Age Group: This strategy is specifically designed for grades K-2 but there are a variety of strategies available from this resource for grades K-12.

Why I Chose This Strategy: These strategies develop students' literacy skills and ability to critically examine texts while making connections to real-world issues regarding inequality. The included strategies also promote a classroom environment that is inclusive and fosters equality.

Source Citation: Teaching Strategies. (n.d.). Learning for Justice. https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies]]> 2022-12-03 19:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407657683 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407664300 This article describes five culturally responsive core strategies to promote positive teacher relationships with young children in preschool and minimize challenging behavior.

Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)

Why I Chose This Strategy: "Although challenging behavior can occur in any classroom, research indicates that some children in urban communities experience conditions that contribute to risk factors for social and emotional delays. In addition, there is a specific need to support children who live in poverty, as children in poor families are twice as likely to be at risk for developmental, behavioral, and social delays. These relationship-building techniques are particularly relevant for teachers as they reflect on their own practices and biases in early childhood classrooms." (Price & Steed, 2016)

Source Citation: Price, C., & Steed, E. (2016). Culturally Responsive Strategies to Support Young Children with Challenging Behavior. Young Children, 71(5). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2016/culturally-responsive-strategies]]> 2022-12-03 19:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407664300 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407670513 PBS LearningMedia has videos, lesson plans, and resources devoted to teaching about bias across many subjects and grades. This link is specific to one of the many materials provided on the website. It is an interactive video lesson that provides the opportunity for students to explore the extent to which society (and they themselves) may discriminate based on factors they’re not even aware of.

Age Group: This lesson is specifically designed for grades 9-12 but the website provides resources and materials for all ages/grade levels.

Why I Chose This Strategy: This resource provides an example of explicitly teaching about bias. Although these discussions may be difficult to have, it is crucial that these issues are openly discussed with students. These real-world topics can also be easily tied into typical content-specific lessons/instruction and promote students' understanding and awareness.

Source Citation: PBS & GBH Educational Foundation. (2021, January 11). Who, Me? Biased?: Understanding Implicit Bias. PBS LearningMedia. https://wosu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ilpov18-soc-il-ilbias/who-me-biased-understanding-implicit-bias/]]> 2022-12-03 20:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407670513 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407681362 This website provides a list of culturally responsive books and identifies the appropriate grade level for each book. There are also many other resources available to find quality books featuring diverse characters.

Age Group: This strategy is appropriate for students in grades PreK-12 depending on the selected book.

Why I Chose This Strategy: Selecting books with characters of different cultures, races, religions, genders, and other identities reflects the diversity of people and exposes students to cultures, perspectives, and experiences other than their own. "This allows teachers to model respectful questioning and guide classroom discussions and activities that teach students to better understand themselves, each other, and the people in our increasingly diverse society" (Howard, 2022).

Source Citation: Howard, J. M. R. (2022, June 23). Embracing Inclusivity with Culturally Responsive Books for All Students. https://www.hmhco.com/blog/culturally-responsive-books-for-students]]> 2022-12-03 20:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407681362 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407688422 This website provides a description of cooperative learning and its components as well as examples of cooperative teaching strategies. There is also a link to The Peace First Digital Activity Center, a resource that allows teachers to generate cooperative games paired with skill building, and download complete PDFs of rules, purpose, skills, materials, and directions for each activity.

Age Group: This strategy can be used with students in grades K-12 depending on the selected activity.

Why I Chose This Strategy: Cooperative techniques can help eliminate stereotypes and reduce bias. Working together toward completing a task opens lines of communication between group members regardless of race, sex, age, or religion.

Source Citation: Zezima, A. (2017, October 10). Best Practice Classroom Activities for Improving Students’ Cooperative Skills. SCSD Behavior Matters. https://scsdbehaviormatters.weebly.com/blog/best-practice-classroom-activities-for-improving-students-cooperative-skills]]> 2022-12-03 21:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407688422 niccarroll https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407698440 In this blog, a teacher reflects on her experience to provide tips for becoming a more culturally responsive educator, including steps that can be taken to embrace the cultures of all students and build a sense of belonging in the classroom for all learners. This resource provides an explanation of culturally responsive teaching and several strategies to promote inclusion, specifically regarding the physical environment (setup) of the classroom.

Age Group: Grades PreK-12

Why I Chose This Strategy: Culturally responsive teaching depends on a learning environment that affirms our students and helps them feel included, validated, valued, and safe. An important aspect of this is the setup of the classroom which should include materials, displays, bulletin boards, and any other decor that accurately reflect diversity - such as people of different races, ethnicities, religions, and those with disabilities. There should be different languages and countries displayed and holidays/special events of various cultures should be acknowledged.

Source Citation: Marshall, T. G. (2022, February 3). How to Build a Culturally Responsive Classroom. TeacherVision. https://www.teachervision.com/blog/morning-announcements/how-to-build-a-culturally-responsive-classroom]]> 2022-12-03 21:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/niccarroll/2k9dpaie88hdn1el/wish/2407698440