Understanding Anti-Bias Education: A Developmental Approach
Discover the journey of becoming an anti-bias educator in Chapter 3 of "Becoming an Anti-Bias Teacher." Explore topics such as identifying support systems, examining institutional advantages and disadvantages, and engaging in social justice activism to foster inclusive learning environments.
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Becoming an Anti-Bias Teacher: A Developmental Journey Chapter 3
Becoming an anti-bias educator has a learning curve. It takes time , practice and opportunities to do anti-bias education effectively: Begin by identifying a support person (colleagues and families) teachers need other teachers to talk and share ideas with Become aware of your feelings and beliefs: thinking about your many social identities; uncovering your learned stereotypes, discomforts, and biases
Discussion Questions (group work) Page. 23
Examine Institutional Advantages and Disadvantages What is an ism? An ism (racism, sexism, classism, ableism) is about the institutional, such as education, health, law, housing, employment, and media advantages and disadvantages
Examine Institutional Advantages and Disadvantages (cont.) Individuals and isms (discussion questions p. 25) Internalized privilege and internalized oppression: can effect sense of self and undermine our healthiest and fullest development as human being Internalized privilege social identity brings economic, social, and cultural advantages Internalized oppression social identity groups experience prejudice and discrimination (discussion questions p. 27 & 28)
Explore Social Justice Activism Activism groups joining together to protest that results in social justice changes. Also, activism often starts at the personal level; reflecting on your own development and incorporating anti-bias education into your work. Resisting and being an ally: Resistance a person stands up against poor treatment of themselves or members of their own group Alliance some one other than your group stands up in your favor Stand up as an anti-bias educator many early childhood teachers are willing to risk taking on new anti-bias education behaviors for the sake of children (rethink their curriculum)
