https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz Resources regarding teaching strategies that confront bias toward race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, students with disabilities, etc. en-us 2021-07-01 20:57:11 UTC 2021-07-04 16:35:13 UTC hello@padlet.com brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901455 Confronting Bias, Working Toward Equity Curriculum

This is an anti-bias curriculum that can be incorporated into the classroom with grades 9-12. I chose this resource because it includes instructional units that can actually be infused into classroom content instead of a few resources that are just added to content when there is extra time or to celebrate certain times throughout the year (e.g. Black History Month) (Anti-Defamation League, 2021).]]> 2021-07-01 21:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901455 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901591 Hire a Diverse District Staff

I chose this strategy because although it isn't a direct teaching strategy, I still believe it could be an important first step in confronting racial and gender bias and helping to bring light to other cultures because staff members are role models in a school setting. K-12 teachers of different ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life can be diversity advocates for themselves and students.

]]> 2021-07-01 21:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901591 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901719 Look Within at Classroom and District Resources

An important K-12 teaching strategy to confront bias towards multiple aspects is to look within at current classroom and district resources/policies to uncover unknown and/or hidden bias. I chose this strategy because I believe self-reflection is one of the most vital keys to growth.]]> 2021-07-01 21:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901719 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901777 Develop a Committee Devoted to Creating a Bias-Free School

Forming a committee within a K-12 school system that is devoted to facilitating and monitoring a school or district-wide plan to combat bias in all aspects will help bring awareness to and prevent bias from happening (Hampton & Lee, 2021). I chose this strategy because a bias committee has so many possibilities in a school. A committee like this could work to develop and implement procedures for handling bias situations and could also aide in implementing strategies in the classroom, which would have a direct and positive impact on a school.]]> 2021-07-01 21:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901777 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901848 Field Trips

Field trips are a great resource for any K-12 teacher to incorporate into the curriculum to teach about history, specifically about the history of racism, prejudice, bias, etc., or about other cultural groups (Hampton & Lee, 2021). I chose this strategy because I love field trips and think they are so beneficial for students as a hands-on resource, especially students who do not get the opportunity to go explore places with their families.]]> 2021-07-01 21:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633901848 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633903474 Changes or Additions to District Curriculum

Making changes or additions to district curriculum can be a great way to teach K-12 students anti-racism, especially K-5 students in order to facilitate a firm foundation of love and acceptance of other races. Teachers could also conduct research and activities about racism for ideas of additions and/or changes to curriculum. I chose this strategy because it could have a profound impact on an entire school system. Knowledge is power, especially power to change, so the more students know about other races, the more acceptance there will be.]]> 2021-07-01 21:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633903474 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633903641 Teaching Students to Approach Religious Topics With Patience and Respect

With the right to religious freedom, there are numerous practicing religions in the world today. Teaching K-12 students to approach other religions with patience and respect will teach students to be "better prepared for the real world" (Koch, 2018). I chose this approach because it is a practical approach that all students need to know to be more accepting and help prevent religious bias from happening.]]> 2021-07-01 21:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633903641 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904161 Address Students Equally and Avoid Activities that Separate Students By Gender

Instead of referring to students as pet names, such as "honey or buddy", refer to them all equally by saying "students" or "friends" (Catherine, n.d.). Avoiding separating students by gender, such as boys vs. girls, or girls line up here and boys line up there, will also help prevent gender bias as well and make all students feel included in the clasroom. I chose this because I am guilty of this and did not recognize this as gender bias until now. I am ready to work to change this about my teaching.]]> 2021-07-01 21:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904161 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904202 Check Over Your Bookshelf

Looking over bookshelves as a teacher can be a small, yet profoundway to prevent gender and racial bias in a classroom. I chose this strategy because I actually had a Black student this year ask me why I did not have more books about Black people, and it really made me start to analyze my own classroom bookshelves and materials for bias. Sometimes we do not think about something as bias until someone brings it to light, just as my student did.]]> 2021-07-01 21:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904202 brooklynwampler https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904271 Teach Students Consent

Teaching students to ask before they touch each other is vital in student education about gender bias. It is also important to remind students that just because a peer consented to something at first, does not mean they will continue to consent throughout the entire process, activity, etc. "Consent can be withdrawn at any time" (Catherine, n.d.). Modeling this as a teacher is important for students to see this aspect put into practice as well, such as asking students to hug them before giving a hug. I chose this classroom strategy because I am also guilty of this at times in the classroom and need to do a better job at it.]]> 2021-07-01 21:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brooklynwampler/588xegxwrcgzrpqz/wish/1633904271