Teaching Strategies by Nicki Meister https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf Teaching strategies that confront bias towards race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, and students with disabilities en-us 2021-04-03 00:50:45 UTC 2026-02-17 21:58:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://yt3.ggpht.com/-KmUfuD6Woyk/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/yyMKtTJOK5g/s900-c-k-no-mo-rj-c0xffffff/photo.jpg Help students accept discomfort and uncertainty. nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378976688 When discussing race in a classroom, this strategy will ensure a safe learning environment for students.  I chose this article because it states two very important things to remind your students: 1). things we learn can be uncomfortable and difficult, but when you work through it, it can leave a long-lasting effect in your learning and knowledge of the material; and 2) when topics are complicated or involve a conflict, they way you handle them can result in a higher understanding of the material. This entire article is full of great strategies for teaching about subjects involving race.
This article will be extremely effective for middle-school and high school age students; grades 5-12.
]]> 2021-04-03 00:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378976688 Fostering a Culture of Respect nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378980295 This You Tube video (webinar) provides many different strategies to foster a culture of respect when discussing religion in a classroom.  It provides many different examples that you can use within your classroom to ensure that students are comfortable in the classroom.  This not only applies to religion but also includes other topics that can cause bias in the classroom.  I chose this because their is so many great concepts ad strategies, such as using a class contract when discussing topics that can lead to bias or conflict.
I feel majority of this strategy is intend for middle school to high school age students.]]> 2021-04-03 01:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378980295 Responding to Parents' Anxiety nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378982450 This article focuses on how we can help parents understand and handle their anxiety about teaching their children about bias towards race and other sensitive subject matter.  It states that teachers need to be be prepared to have conversations and explain to parents why these topics need to be addressed in schools. Some parents may not handle certain topics well and educators need to be prepared to ease their minds about the content matter.
This strategy can be used for any grade level, but is especially helpful for younger students. ]]> 2021-04-03 01:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378982450 Be Reflective and Be Objective nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378983490 Watch your students!  Ensure that when in the class that you are using less gender related responses.  Try not to call on the boys to line up or the girls to line up, just start calling groups or names of students to reduce the amount of gender responses.  
This is effective from Preschool - 12th grade.]]> 2021-04-03 01:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1378983490 Put Things in Perspective nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379132577 Remind your students that it is okay to fail!  Failing is part of the learning process!!  We have to encourage our students to keep trying and they will become successful.  Challenges will exist, especially when working with students with disabilities.  When students can acknowledge and embrace their mistakes, they can use those mistakes to move forward.  This makes it easier to maintain a positive attitude.
This strategy applies to students of all ages and grades.]]> 2021-04-03 04:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379132577 Modeling nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379137744 One of the best strategies for teachers to use in a classroom with students with disabilities is modeling.  Showing students how to complete a task or assignment is very beneficial for the understanding or comprehending of tasks to be completed.  Modeling is very effective for all ages of students from working on a math problem because it can allow for step by step instruction.
This strategy can be used for Preschool - 12th grade.]]> 2021-04-03 05:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379137744 Monitoring Classroom Atmosphere nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379139009 Avoiding gender bias can start with the way we address our students.  Try to call on everyone in the classroom; do not just call on boys or girls.  Make sure that everyone in the classroom feels included.  Ensure that you have a productive and safe classroom environment where all students feel free to express themselves for who they are.  
This is an effective strategy for all grades; but we need to ensure as students are comfortable. As children hit puberty or they are growing into who they will be (starting around middle-school) we need to ensure that we reduce the amount of gender stereotyping and teach in a general class forum. One way is to call on students individually and not by segregating by sex!]]> 2021-04-03 05:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379139009 Fostering Critical Thinking and Respectful Relationships nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379140293 This guide provides numerous strategies for parents with young children.  The most important thing we want to instill in young children is critical thinking skills, but we want these skills to be free of bias.  With parents support, we can build respectful relationships, without bias, by building strong foundations.  We want to encourage our children to build their own confidence and teach them about human differences.
This strategy should be started as early as Preschool age students.]]> 2021-04-03 05:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379140293 How to Reduce Implicit Bias nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379143977 This article has many strategies, it was too hard to select just one applying to religion, race, gender, etc.  Implicit biases can influence how you behave toward the members of social groups, which used to be amore severe problem with different religions, different cultures back in the day.  But it still exists today, because some parents do not want religion being taught to their children.  This article is more focused on how to  Two strategies stand out: adjust your perspective and practice mindfulness.  By adjusting your perspective you are trying to see things from another point of view.  You may even try to put yourself in their shoes and see how you would feel.  This is a great strategy to instill in students at a young age, to hopefully reduce the amount of bullying that can take place.  Teaching students to practice mindfulness has a few different meanings; we can teach them yoga and breathing techniques to calm them and we can teach them ways to self-calm before exams or self-calm before conflict arises.
This is good material for students of all ages.]]> 2021-04-03 05:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379143977 Evaluate your Classroom Literature nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379144845 This article explains the importance of diversity in the classroom.  One easy strategy is having a variety of literature available to your students that includes different races, cultures, gender, ethnicities, etc.  Giving our students more resources will help to expand their minds and become more knowledgeable.  This is a very important strategy to start at the earliest of ages because it will help to expand their knowledge and builds their comprehension.
This is an effective strategy to start with elementary age students. It is important to have a variety of books and resources beginning in the 1st grade. This is something that needs to be continued all through a students education.]]> 2021-04-03 05:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379144845 Religions are Internally Diverse, not Homogeneous nicmeister9 https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379564295 When teaching about religion, it is sometimes best to compare and contrast other religions, so that students are getting an idea about several religions.  Religion is a touchy subject in some schools and with parents.  But students will learn throughout their educational career that religion needs to be understood and by learning about different religions, it will help alleviate any bias.

Effective for all ages, but mainly used when students are old enough to comprehend and read more resources. Grades 3-12.]]> 2021-04-03 14:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nicmeister9/bgnhre1mg3ri0jgf/wish/1379564295