Implicit Bias in EducationWe all have biases, it's part of being human - but did you know that some of our biases fly under the radar and go unnoticed? These are called implicit biases, and even though we are often unaware of them, they still have the power to influence how we think, behave, and interact with others. In an early education setting, implicit biases can influence educators to behave in ways that result in unfair learning environments, reduced child outcomes, and the mistreatment of certain children. Throughout the lessons of this course, educators will learn more about what implicit bias is, how it affects the children they teach, and what steps they can take right away to better understand and limit the influences of their own implicit biases.
We all have biases, it's part of being human - but did you know that some of our biases fly under the radar and go unnoticed? These are called implicit biases, and even though we are often unaware of them, they still have the power to influence how we think, behave, and interact with others. In an early education setting, implicit biases can influence educators to behave in ways that result in unfair learning environments, reduced child outcomes, and the mistreatment of certain children. Throughout the lessons of this course, educators will learn more about what implicit bias is, how it affects the children they teach, and what steps they can take right away to better understand and limit the influences of their own implicit biases.
By the End of This Course Youʹll Be Able To
- Educators will understand what implicit bias is and how it differs from explicit bias.
- Educators will learn where implicit biases come from and how they develop.
- Educators will understand how implicit bias can potentially create unfair learning environments and lead to the mistreatment of children.
- As a result of becoming more knowledgeable, educators will also become more self-aware and capable of recognizing the influence of implicit bias.
- Educators will learn strategies for how to limit the influence and impact of implicit bias in their schools and classrooms.
Course Category
Recommended for
- All educators
Training Hours
Why It Matters
The information in this course will help child-facing professionals address the negative impacts of bias in the classroom.
Implicit Bias Review Panel – these field experts contributed to the development of this course:
- Walter Gilliam, PhD – Yale University, SME
- Iheoma Iruka, PhD – University of North Carolina, SME
- Rosemarie Allen, PhD – Metropolitan State University of Denver, Review Panel
- Kent McIntosh, PhD – University of Oregon, Review Panel
- Shantel E. Meek, PhD – Arizona State University, Review Panel
- Andrew Meltzoff, PhD – University of Washington, Review Panel
- Eva Marie Shivers, PhD – Indigo Cultural Center, Review Panel
- Howard Stevenson, PhD – University of Pennsylvania, Review Panel
- Dawn A. Yazzie, PhD – Southwest Human Development, Review Panel
Leathia Lipscomb - Facilitator
| Activities: | Type |
|---|---|
Lessons | Empty |
Pre-Course Survey for Implicit Bias in Education | Pre-Course Survey |
An Introduction to Implicit Bias | Lesson |
The Impact on Children | Lesson |
Making a Difference | Lesson |
Implicit Bias in Education End of Course Assessment | Assessment |
Resources
Becoming Culturally Responsive
added from media libraryImplicit Bias in Early Education Course References
added from media libraryShine a Light
added from media libraryThe Implicit Bias Basics
added from media libraryThe Implicit Bias Resource Super Pack
added from media libraryThe IMPLICIT Guide
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Overview
Type:Course
CEUs:0.4
Credit Categories
Estimated Learning Time:
Min
2h
10m
Max
2h
10m
CEUs
The following credits are available upon completion of these activities.
Total credits:
0.4
Key Dates
Enrollment
