#1 [12:21] How diverse is your personal circle and why does it look like it does?My circle is pretty diverse. My circle looks the way it does due to my previous jobs and hobbies. I am surrounded by people from different races, cultures, socio economic status, beliefs, etc. With this being said, it can always be more diverse. There are certain areas in my life where I tend to stay more in my bubble. For example, I can try new restaurants. I tend to stick to the same few places; ordering the same few meals. I tend not to order a meal that I can’t pronounce because I dislike struggling with a different language. However, that language struggle is something that can be a good reminder to me that some people struggle daily with language. Specifically, it is something very important for me to remember as a teacher; especially around PTC and CSE times.
#3 [17:33] How often do you use generalizations?Before this training, I would have said I rarely generalize. However, after hearing the speakers, I know generalizations are the result of the blind spots I have; which I have already begun working on. It is easy to lump classes together. For instance, I know in the past that I have thought about a class as a tough class to remote teach. However, there were a few students who were always online, participating and eager to learn more; but, I grouped them with the class. In the past, it was easy to say that someone was materialistic based off of the items they own; however, it is not always the case.
#4 [20:47] What is your initial perception when you talk to someone with an accent different from yours?When I am speaking in person with someone who has an accent different from my own, I am eager to see what they are interested in sharing about their background. Unfortunately, that same accent could be on the other end of a customer service phone call and I would sadly have a different view. Now that I realized this blind spot, I will remember that an accent doesn’t mean that the person on the other line will be unable to help me as much as someone else. Accents shouldn’t define people.
#3 [17:33] How often do you use generalizations?Before this training, I would have said I rarely generalize. However, after hearing the speakers, I know generalizations are the result of the blind spots I have; which I have already begun working on. It is easy to lump classes together. For instance, I know in the past that I have thought about a class as a tough class to remote teach. However, there were a few students who were always online, participating and eager to learn more; but, I grouped them with the class. In the past, it was easy to say that someone was materialistic based off of the items they own; however, it is not always the case.
#4 [20:47] What is your initial perception when you talk to someone with an accent different from yours?When I am speaking in person with someone who has an accent different from my own, I am eager to see what they are interested in sharing about their background. Unfortunately, that same accent could be on the other end of a customer service phone call and I would sadly have a different view. Now that I realized this blind spot, I will remember that an accent doesn’t mean that the person on the other line will be unable to help me as much as someone else. Accents shouldn’t define people.