The Consciously Unbiased Educator
About this book
Educators must achieve cultural proficiency to overcome unconscious biases and tap the limitless potential of their school communities.
In The Consciously Unbiased Educator, cultural proficiency expert and former teacher Huda Essa helps educators uncover and surmount the limitations of unconscious biasesâstereotypes that form below the surface of our awareness, making them harder to detect. Although these biases aren't formed with the intent to do harm, if they are not interrupted, they contribute to negative outcomes for students.
With warmth and wisdom, Essa urges educators to move past any reflexive defensiveness or shame that comes with facing these biases to take a journey that will ultimately empower and benefit the entire school community. Filled with rich, clarifying insights drawn from Essa's own experience as well as comprehensive research findings, this inspirational resource pushes readers' thinking to new levels.
To aid in examining these biases, this thought-provoking yet highly approachable book offersâ˘Practical ideas, strategies, and tools, such as a personal index enabling readers to gather and organize learning in the most resonant, meaningful way possible.
â˘Thoughtful discussion of essential concepts and terms, including the cultural proficiency continuum, privilege, culturally responsive practices, exclusionary behaviors, and more.
â˘Numerous exercises that encourage readers to activate their critical consciousness and use the author's 3Rs ( review, reflect, resolve ) method to respond to real-life scenarios.
â˘Deep reflection prompts to foster mindful contemplation and gain confidence for engaging in productive discourse about sensitive topics.
Editable PDF versions of the prompts and resources within the book are also available to enhance and extend opportunities for reflection and learning. Readers will build the knowledge and skills they need to ""become their own manual"" and apply their learning off the page.
Educators can change the status quo. If we want our students to remember us as educators who touch hearts, open minds, and awaken souls, we must boldly address the topic of bias.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Praise for The Consciously Unbiased Educator
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Letter to the Reader
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Seeing the Big Picture: Embarking on Your Cultural Proficiency Journey
- Chapter 2. Examining the Problem: What Research Tells Us About Unconscious Bias
- Chapter 3. Looking Inward: Your Beliefs and Practices on the Cultural Proficiency Continuum
- Chapter 4. Moving Forward: Finding the Courage to Be Vulnerable and to Confront Privilege
- Chapter 5. Clearing the Lens: Using Your Critical Consciousness to Address Exclusionary Behaviors
- Chapter 6. Stepping Up: Actions to Confront Bias Across Your School
- Chapter 7. Looking Ahead: The Journey Continues
- References
- Index
- About the Author
- Related ASCD Resources
- Back Cover