This webinar talked about ways that teachers can incorporate anti-bias activities in the classroom. I learned about how team-building activities are very important when creating a positive classroom climate. I got to observe videos of example activities to do in the classroom to promote anti-bias learning and activities. Also, I got more information on where to find activities and help when dealing with these issues in the classroom. Venn-diagrams were one of the examples that they showed during this webinar. They are good for helping students find similarities and differences between each other. The hosts of the webinar used themselves and their lives as an example venn-diagram. Using activities to get the students talking and finding out the differences between each other is a great way for them to learn respect and feel comfortable with one another. By having your students participate in these activities, you are allowing them to make their own connections with other students. They also get the students to understand other cultures and learn more about the differences that they may have with their classmates. There are four goals of anti-bias education and those are identity, diversity, justice, and action. Identity is when each student shows pride in their own family and customs. Diversity is when the students begin to learn about correct ways to talk about the differences they notice and learn about other cultures and lifestyles. Justice is when the students learn about the unfairness that happens when it comes to diversity and learn how to discuss that unfairness. Action is when the students learn about how to take action against those unfair actions that are placed on people of diverse backgrounds. The activities and ideas discussed in this webinar are very helpful because it shows you how you can better allow your students to discuss their differences and be comfortable with those differences. I will use this as an educator by applying some of the activities that I learned in morning meeting or whole group times when necessary. I like learning about ways to get my students to learn about their classmates and respect the differences that they all have.
