can we rid ourselves of implicit biases?

Module summary:

• introduce: Watch and discuss short videos 
• be exposed: Read and annotate “The Blink of an Eye” article. 
• practice: participate in various activities to test stereotypes
• create: write and share a “Just Because…” poem
• reflect: fill out Google Form regarding the module

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essential questions

1. How do stereotypes affect people?
2. What solutions can we practice to rid ourselves of implicit biases?
3. How can figurative language be used to vividly express emotions and experiences?

goals

1. I can understand how stereotypes are harmful to people and will reflect how stereotypes may have affected them.
2. I can identify solutions to counteract implicit biases.
3. I can use figurative language to express emotions and experiences with stereotypes.

activities

INTRODUCE

• Watch short videos of Wendy, Ayman, Roy, and Amanda from Hyphen Nation
• Watch Vice’s short video “Racial Stereotypes”
  
• Discuss: Have you ever heard or witnessed something similar to these situations? How did you feel when you heard/witnessed it?
  
• Review syllabus and module expectations

EXPOSE

• Read and annotate “The Blink of an Eye.” Discuss the article as a class.
  
• Write a response based on this prompt: Can you think of a time when you have been implicitly bias? Does this happen often?
  

PRACTICE

• Participate in “Labels” activity
  • ​We will have generic labels on our foreheads or backs like: tall, athletic, smart, forgetful, etc. We will interact with others based on those labels. (Think of non-offensive version of Michael Scott’s diversity activity haha)
    
  • After the activity we will discuss and reflect about our experience.
    
    • ​Was the label what you guessed, or were you surprised by it?
      
    • When people stereotyped you, were you able to disregard it?
      
    • Did you try to disprove the stereotype? If so, did it work?
      
    • How did you feel toward the person who was stereotyping you?
      
    • If your attribute was positive (e.g., "good at math"), how did you feel?
      
    • When stereotyping others, how easy was it to find confirming evidence?
      
    • When stereotyping others, how did you react to disconfirming evidence?
      
  • Watch “PB&J Racism” and “The Life Changing Magic of Hanging Out” and take notes on the videos
    
    • Discuss: How can we rid ourselves of implicit biases?
      
    • Read “Just Because…” poem to get an idea of DOK expectations
      
    • Use figurative language section in the Reading and Writing Handbook and worksheet to practice and review figurative language
      

CREATE

• For your DOK, you will write a “Just Because…” Poem 
  
  • Think of a situation where you have been stereotyped. For example: You are blonde, so someone assumed you weren’t smart, or you are tall, so someone assume you are great at basketball. Create a poem based on your experience
    
  • You can use the template provided as a guide to help you get started (I would like some originality),  or you can create your own style.

• Revise as needed
  

REFLECT

• Fill out this Google Form

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Writing

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
• Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach

Reading

• Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media and formats in order to address a question or solve a problem

Language

• Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning 

resources

Module syllabus
“Hyphen Nation.”
Racial Stereotypes
The Blink of an Eye
PB&J Racism
The Life Changing Magic of Hanging Out 
worksheet
Just Because…
Google Form