All of us have our own blindspots. Our past experiences influence everything that we do and the way we think about all new experiences that we have. Being culturally responsible implies that we need to have ownership over how we act/think in all situations. Do we have empathy and belonging? What are my in groups and my out groups? How do I respond to both of those? Our blindspots are the places in our lives/brains where we react without thinking or knowing why we react in a certain way. How can we make students aware of their implicit biases if teachers are not aware of their own blindspots? In addition to academic material, it is the responsibility of teachers to help students reflect on their own thoughts and behaviors.
