More research into bias in the classroom

By: US Department of Education

Although we often believe we act without bias or stereotyping, we’re all subject to unconscious biases: automatic, mental shortcuts we use to process information and make decisions quickly. These shortcuts are useful, but can also subtly and negatively influence our actions. And in the classroom, they can have serious consequences—educators could unintentionally discriminate against some of their students, discouraging them from pursuing certain fields of study.

Source: New research explores unconscious bias in the classroom

A look at the research Google is performing on unconscious bias in the classroom. See also my previous article on cognitive biases.

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