"How do I continually reflect on my own implicit biases so that I can grow in my ability to reach all students?" by BROME, MAKEDA I. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl Type a short response to the guiding question en-us 2020-08-13 18:49:49 UTC 2020-08-14 16:01:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Listen to what my students are saying, verbally or non-verbally. Take daily moments to reflect on my interactions with the students. Meditate on that reflection, live in the belief we are all connected, and to exist with peace and love, understanding, empathy, and compassion for all. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680280187 2020-08-14 13:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680280187 https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680281001 As a person who has experienced bias since my existence, I have a strong passion to learn about implicit biases in order to:

1. Advocate for myself, family/loved ones, and students
2. Improve my practices so I do not impose biased behavior unknowingly.  I have this quote from Maya Angelo that I often reflect on : “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”
3. As a Christian, I have been taught, we {Christians} maybe the only representative a non-believer may encounter, represent the best manner possible.  To sum it up: What would Jesus Do?.

It is a challenge in America living/existing as an African American! Many times the burden of proof lies on the color of our skin!  I never want any human to experience what I have since birth just because I am highly intelligent, beautiful, and black!  The stories would be alarming!]]> 2020-08-14 13:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680281001 Respect for everyone at all times regardless of personal feelings. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680303100 2020-08-14 14:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680303100 https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680303645 Do not respond without taking a moment to understand what and why this is happening.  Not just listen to your students but actually hearing them and understanding them instead of judging them.

]]> 2020-08-14 14:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680303645 Learn from our children. Watch the actions of a three year old and how they interact with other children. Observe the world around you and learn from each interaction. Be honest with yourself and question your every motive. This will change your life for the better one instance at a time. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680307799 2020-08-14 14:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680307799 Evaluate the voices I'm surrounding myself. Seek out BIPOC voices. Challenge my WHY's (Why do I think that? Why do I react that way?) Receive responses with grace. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680315989 2020-08-14 14:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680315989 Treat all students with respect regardless of their behavior or the choices they make. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680386633 2020-08-14 14:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680386633 To enable positive growth in areas where your brain has learned and developed implicit biases, is to study human behavior outside of your comfort zone and retrain your mind to accept and see how others live their lives good but differently in different demographic settings. https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680423549 2020-08-14 15:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680423549 Awareness https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680490633 Now that we have had this training and I have taken several IATs, I am aware of the implicit biases that I have and can monitor my thoughts and reactions towards others. I will strive to remain aware of the why's (why do I think/act this way) and try to genuinely connect with all of my students and work on identifying their why's before reacting. ]]> 2020-08-14 15:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/makedabrome/7v7m8m861qx8cdjl/wish/680490633