29 June 2022
Creating an Anti Bias School Environment
Educational environments that reflect the rich diversity of the community, nation and world assist in opening students' minds and actively engaging them in their learning.
Research has shown that prejudice is countered when educational environments foster critical thinking, empathy development and positive self-esteem in students. Review a self-assessment checklist for some criteria for creating positive, anti-bias environments where respect for diversity is taught, modeled, and experienced firsthand.
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