After listening to this podcast, I understand that blind spots and implicit bias are one in the same. I feel that using the term “blind spots” will make it more receptive to some. It is when we react negatively to something automatically, without thinking. Then, not stopping to think about why we are reacting to it this way. It is important to understand why we react to things negatively, as it ultimately affects the relationships we build with not only students, but people in general. We as teachers want to cultivate genuine relationships with our students, so they can grow and learn. It will help us as teachers continue to become a better version of ourselves and in turn, help students do the same.
