THere are a lot of ways biases are formed.
Eliminate Bias
- Learn What it Means
- Learn Examples of Bias
- Find More Resources to Read, Watch & Listen To
Bias is a natural or learned feeling toward a person or idea.
Additional Resources:
Articles
Expand on your knowledge and collection of tools to tackle this topic with these curated articles.
Articles To Read
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Psychology Today
Science News for Students, 2017
Common Sense Media, 2019
We Are Teachers, 2019
Teaching Tolerance
PBS, 2020
Videos To Watch
Look for Stereotypes
Look for Tokenism
Look for What Is Not There
Check the Content
Check the Story Line and the Relationships Between People
Look at Messages About Different Lifestyles
Consider the Effects on Children’s Self and Social Identities
Look for Books About Children and Adults Engaging in Actions for Change
Consider the Author’s or Illustrator’s Background and Perspective
Watch for Loaded Words
Activities To Do
Repetition is a key learning aid because it helps transition a skill from the conscious to the subconscious. Through repetition, a skill is practiced and rehearsed over time and gradually becomes easier. (Source) The concepts presented in our book, and in this library, are VERY BIG topics for little kids, so repetition is going to be key for promoting understanding and learning. Below is a collection of activities to help you to continue the learning in a new way!
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