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Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism, Revised Edition by Harvard Education PR
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Unconscious Bias in Schools is a vital resource for educators aiming to understand and address the impact of unconscious racial bias within educational environments. Authored by seasoned educators Tracey A. Benson and Sarah E. Fiarman, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of how unconscious racial bias influences the experiences of both educators and students in schools.
The authors emphasize that despite the substantial efforts made by education leaders to enhance the academic achievements of students of color, overlooking unconscious racial bias can hinder these initiatives from reaching their full potential. This book serves as an essential roadmap for education leaders who are committed to fostering an equitable learning environment.
Through a combination of personal anecdotes and real-life scenarios, Unconscious Bias in Schools equips educators with practical strategies for addressing these pertinent issues. The authors draw from a rich body of literature including change management, leadership, critical race theory, and racial identity development, alongside the increasing research on unconscious bias across various fields.
Key Features:
- Awareness and Trust: The book advocates for creating conditions of awareness and trust essential for meaningful conversations about race.
- Practical Guidance: It offers concrete steps to normalize discussions about race, mitigate the effects of bias in decision-making, and foster empathic relationships among stakeholders.
- System of Accountability: Benson and Fiarman emphasize the importance of developing a system that holds educators accountable for their actions and decisions regarding race.
- Shift in Perspectives: The authors provide insights on transforming dialogues about race from defensive responses to productive, collegial conversations that can disrupt entrenched patterns of racism and institutional injustice.
This book is particularly relevant for education leaders, teachers, and administrators who are seeking to cultivate an inclusive educational environment. It challenges the notion that discussions about race are solely about personal attitudes or intentions, illustrating instead how an understanding of unconscious bias can facilitate more effective and constructive dialogue.
Tracey A. Benson serves as an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, while Sarah E. Fiarman is the director of leadership development for EL Education, bringing a wealth of experience from her background as a public school teacher, principal, and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
By engaging with the concepts presented in Unconscious Bias in Schools, educators will not only enhance their awareness of racial dynamics but also take actionable steps towards creating a more equitable educational landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Unconscious Bias in Schools'? A: The book focuses on understanding unconscious racial bias in educational settings and how it impacts both educators and students. It provides insights into recognizing and addressing these biases to improve academic outcomes.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Tracey A. Benson, an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Sarah E. Fiarman, the director of leadership development for EL Education and a former public school teacher and principal.
- Q: What type of educational professionals would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for education leaders, teachers, and administrators who wish to understand and mitigate the effects of racial bias in schools.
- Q: How does the book suggest educators address unconscious bias? A: It suggests that educators first become aware of the racialized context of their environment and then take actionable steps to create awareness, build trust, and foster a learner’s stance within their institutions.
- Q: What strategies does the book propose for normalizing conversations about race? A: The authors outline specific strategies such as reducing bias in decision-making, building empathic relationships, and developing accountability systems to encourage open discussions about race.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition? A: The revised edition was published on September 29, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all educators? A: Yes, the book is designed for educators at all levels who are looking to understand and address racial bias in their schools.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback format and contains 224 pages.
- Q: Can this book help in improving student outcomes? A: Yes, by addressing unconscious bias, the book aims to help improve the academic achievement of students of color and foster a more equitable educational environment.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples? A: Yes, it includes personal anecdotes and real-life scenarios to illustrate the impact of unconscious bias in schools.