Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education (Counteract Biases in Education)

Gain practical strategies to help educators identify, manage, and counteract biases in their schools. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart delves into the tendencies that can restrict educators' potential, such as resistance to the unknown and the inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs. By addressing these biases, educators can enhance their effectiveness, make more informed decisions, and take meaningful steps toward healing inequities. K-12 educators, administrators, and instructional coaches can use this book to: - Understand the biases most affecting educators and their impact on students - Reflect on personal biases with comprehensive checklists - Identify scenarios in which bias governs decisions in education - Manage and counteract biases in education with strategies, tools, and tips - Explore how bias manifests in education with real-world applications Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Bias in Education Chapter 2: Dunning-Kruger Effect Bias Chapter 3: Herd Mentality Bias Chapter 4: Anchoring Bias Chapter 5: Decision Fatigue Bias Chapter 6: Intergroup Bias Chapter 7: Scarcity Bias Epilogue References and Resources Index