After thinking about my implicit biases, the important part is taking the next step in my personal life and in my classroom. I work hard to build strong relationships with my students, which means asking a lot of questions of my students to see what interests them. I look up info to show my interest in a topic that we can connect on. Strong relationships help all of us in the class to connect with each other. I need to be sure to communicate the content well with my diverse students. We need to continue to read from numerous and diverse sources of history. We also need to be aware that content knowledge is always changing and to keep up on the new ideas/content that develop over time. If someone tells me that I have said or done something that is incorrect or makes someone uncomfortable, I need to make sure I hear that statement, reflect on it, and make the appropriate changes. My daughters, who are now in their twenties, have kept me up to date on current social acceptance and changes. It is my job to read and understand, no matter my age or upbringing.
