Bias in the Classroom

What is the difference between explicit and implicit bias?

• Explicit bias is intentional, while implicit bias is unintentional
• Explicit bias is conscious, while implicit bias is unconscious
• Explicit bias is based on race, while implicit bias is based on gender
• Explicit bias is positive, while implicit bias is negative

What is the purpose of anti-bias teaching strategies?

• To treat all students the same
• To focus on academic achievement only
• To create a culture of inclusion and community of learners
• To ignore students' backgrounds and identities

What is one way to combat teacher bias?

• Focusing on academic achievement only
• Ignoring students' backgrounds and identities
• Treating all students the same
• Creating a culture of inclusion and community of learners

What is an example of implicit bias?

• Assuming a student with a learning disability is also an ELL student
• Treating students with physical disabilities as if they have mental disabilities
• Expecting students with certain accents to be poor writers
• Stereotyping students with substandard writing abilities as lacking intellectual ability

How can teacher bias affect students in the classroom?

• It can cause students to feel unsafe
• It can affect students' ability to succeed and learn
• It can lead to learned behavior among students
• All of the above

What is one way to create a culture of inclusion in the classroom?

• Ignoring students' backgrounds and identities
• Focusing on academic achievement only
• Treating all students the same
• Recognizing and addressing one's own biases

Why is it important for teachers to get to know their students?

• To create a culture of inclusion and community of learners
• To ignore students' backgrounds and identities
• To focus on academic achievement only
• To treat all students the same

What is the first step in addressing teacher bias?

• Ignoring students' backgrounds and identities
• Focusing on academic achievement only
• Recognizing and acknowledging one's own biases
• Treating all students the same

What is teacher bias?

• A lack of knowledge about students
• Prejudice against certain groups of students
• A teaching strategy
• A positive attitude towards students

How can teacher bias affect students' academic achievement?

• It can lead to higher expectations for certain students
• It has no impact on students' academic achievement
• It can lead to equal expectations for all students
• It can lead to lower expectations for certain students