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Reflections on Unconscious Bias course
We got in touch with a number of people who completed this course in September and asked them to provide us with a brief statement on what they thought of the course.
‘This course opened my eyes!! I also completed the optional online tools which offered me a fascinating insight into my own psyche! Why did I associate certain genders with certain roles more quickly than others?? Food for thought...’
Deborah Ann Wafer
The British International School of
Kuala Lumpur
‘I really enjoyed the Unconscious Bias course on NAU. It was an accessible and interesting introduction to a topic that is really important to me both in my role as a teacher (thinking about how unconscious biases may affect my practice in the classroom) but also as a school leader (thinking about my role in recruitment and talent management). The course provides a clear introduction as to why this topic is important, provides statistics that demonstrate this point further and provides 3 valuable takeaways to support you in overcoming unconscious bias. It provided a valuable basis for a face to face session we had during school induction as well. I would highly recommend his course to all staff.’
Nikki Able
British School of Chicago, South Loop
Last month our theme was cultural awareness, and we encouraged you to try our Workplace & Personal Skills. At NAU we like to hear back from you with feedback and suggestions, so we can continue to bring you as much relevant content as possible.
‘I've been inspired by Global Goal #16 to promote inclusive participation in my school. I decided to take the Unconscious Bias course both as an inspiration and as a means to evaluate what I understand to be unconscious bias. As with all the NAU courses that I've completed, I was impressed with the approach to learning, which allowed me to understand unconscious bias at a deeper level than I understood previously and allowed me to consider my own biases in a non-threatening manner. I especially appreciated the explanation of the human brain mechanisms that contribute to our experience of bias. I also enjoyed the link to the Harvard University website that allowed me to select and test areas of bias. As the Michael Jackson song reminds us, we need to start with the "man in the mirror" to make a change. This course allows you to look in the mirror while giving you the awareness you need to make that change in yourself and in turn, be an inspiration to others.’
Vera Adams
Country Day School, Costa Rica
As you can see this course had an impact on the people who took it. We encourage you to provide feedback on any course you take, whether it be a forum post or an anonymous e-mail (we don’t need to publish it!). Additionally, if there is any content you would like to see in the future, please feel free to suggest this to us and we will do our best to source it for you! You can e-mail us directly to get in touch: [email protected].