AY 375 - Fall 2017: Eighth Day Lesson Plan

Remind them what to think about for section recap:

• What did you do?
• What worked?
• What didn't work? What would you do differently?
• How did you assess learning?
• Did anything unexpected happen?

(5 min) Warm-up riddle

(5 min) What is bias?

• Explicit vs. implicit bias
• Types of bias: gender, cultural, economic, ethnic, linguistic, cosmetic

(5 min) In groups, brainstorm:

• Three SPECIFIC possible hidden instructor biases (ex: girls aren't as good at math as boys are)
• Concrete ways to mitigate these biases when teaching

(5 min) Class discussion

(10 min) Explanation of activity and group preparation

(30 min) Six scenarios (5 min each)

1. If you haven't done so already, write and administer a midsemester evaluation in your sections this week. After reviewing your students' responses, write up a summary of the evaluation (What did you learn? What changes might you make?). You might consider graphing quantitative responses for your 'analysis'. Bring this summary and a copy of your (blank) evaluation to class next week (10/11).
2. You will be video-taped in section by a 375 instructor sometime during this week. After receiving a copy of your video, watch it and complete the Section Video Recap Worksheet. Bring it to class on 10/18.