26 Jan Introduction to Anti-Bias Education
About
This introductory course by anti-bias/antiracist (ABAR) teacher-educator and Montessorian, Britt Hawthorne, is designed to help educators take the first steps to develop critical cultural consciousness within their teaching practice and equip them with a common language to assist with navigating discussions around diversity and justice in the classroom.
Participants will leave with an understanding of how children develop racial and ethnic prejudices early in life, how to identify stereotypes, and how to respond to pre-prejudice, along with the tools to combat explicit and implicit biases. Participants will also learn how to create a developmentally appropriate anti-bias environment.
Included in this course:
This course consists of 4 hours of pre-recorded videos plus a workbook of activities and reflection to facilitate learning.
Best for educators who work with children aged 3-12.
You Will Learn:
The key ages and stages for identity development and the tools to support healthy growth.
How to support honest and developmentally appropriate conversations about unfairness and racism in your classroom.
How to identify pre-prejudice and respond to it in a developmentally appropriate way.
How to examine and uplevel your teaching practice to uplift all learners and their many identities.
Understand the four goals of anti-bias education for children and adults and learn how to share them with your colleagues and families so you can start this work within your community.
Pricing
Continuing Education Credits
You will receive a certificate of completion for 5 hours upon completion of this course.