MIDTERM EXAM Flashcards

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What are the goals of Anti-Bias Education?

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IDENTITY, DIVERSITY, JUSTICE, ACTIVISM

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What does goal #1 IDENTITY mean?

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Children will demonstrate SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, FAM PRIDE, & POSITIVE SOCIAL IDENTITIES

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What does goal#2 DIVERSITY mean?

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Children will express COMFORT/JOY with HUMAN DIVERSITY, use ACCURATE LANGUAGE, & develop CONNECTIONS with OTHERS

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What does goal#3 JUSTICE mean?

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Children will RECOGNIZE UNFAIRNESS, have LANGUAGE TO DESCRIBE IT, & RECOGNIZE THT UNFAIRNESS HURTS

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What does goal#4 ACTIVISM mean?

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Children will demonstrate SKILLS TO ACT AGAINST PREJUDICE/DISCRIMINATION.

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What is PERSONAL IDENTITY?

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Subjective feelings abt distinctiveness from others, sense of uniqueness & individuality. Ex. Name, personality, talents—things tht make u unique.

Is fostered by temperament, home, fam, etc.

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What is SOCIAL IDENTITY?

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Ways which u feel or would like to be same as others, thro identification w/ fam/peer culture. Group categories defined by society in which u live.

  • Some social identities receive support from dominant culture while some r diminished*
  • Some social identities shift/change while others don’t*
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What is DOMINANT CULTURE?

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Way of life defined by dominant group(s) as the norm & “right” way to live. Culture of ppl who hold social, political & economical power. Other cultural groups judged based on how they differ from DC standards, which then becomes the justification for disrespect, prejudice & discrimination.

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At what age do children notice DIFFS IN SKIN COLOUR?

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BY 6 MONTHS

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At what age do children notice gendered diffs, name them; name skin colours?

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By 2 YEARS

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At what age do children ask Q’s abt characteristics? (gender, physical abilities, race)

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By 3 YEARS

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At what age do children become aware of FAM STRUCTURE & ECONOMIC CLASS?

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By 4 YEARS

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At what age do children become CURIOUS ABT WHT PARTS OF THEMSELVES R PERMANENT VS. WHT WILL CHANGE?

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Between 3-5 YEARS

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What are OVERT LESSONS?

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DIRECT LESSONS — WHT ADULTS SAY

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What are COVERT LESSONS?

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IMPLICIT—ADS, SEE HOW PPL/THEMSELVES ARE TREATED

Often experience conflicting messages abt identities when behaviour of those they look up to (parent, teacher, etc.) does not match their direct messages.

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Significant adults in children’s lives ________ in helping children feel ____, ____, or _______ abt their identities and attitudes towards human diffs.

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Significant adults in children’s lives PLAY A ROLE in helping children feel PROUD, SHAMED, or CONFLICTED abt their identities and attitudes towards human diffs.

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Where does learning about social and personal identities begin?

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It begins in the fam, however, as messages from larger society filter in, it becomes the main influence.

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Why is visibility important?

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Bc when children are not represented in the classroom they may feel shame and start to wish they were like visible social identity groups.

  • Children use schemas to help them understand observations of culture, gender, skin colour, etc.*
  • Children may form PRE-PREJUDICES as they make sense of subtle cues from adults & draw conclusions.* (This is why accurate visibility is so vital).
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What are PRE-PREJUDICES?

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Children’s inaccurate ideas & feelings as they build on theories abt human diffs. (They pay attention to subtle cues from adults).

PRE-PREJUDICE can turn into actual prejudice if reinforced or ignored.

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What is ETHNICITY?

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PLACE OF ORIGIN, HERITAGE OF ANCESTORS

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What is CULTURE?

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RULES, PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR, LANGUAGE, VALUES, BELIEFS

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What is NATIONALITY?

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Country in which you are a CITIZEN

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  1. What is RACE?

2. What is RACIALIZED IDENTITY?

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  1. Socially & politically constructed. Diff ethnic groups assigned to same racialized identity group.
  2. One of most fundamental social identities in societies built on FALSE SOCIAL/POLITICAL CONCEPT of race & practices of SYSTEMIC RACISM .
    * Imposed on everyone & becomes basis for societal advantages/disadvantages. Imposed from outside & constructed internally.*
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What are ISMS?

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Set of beliefs, policies, & actions tht are designed to keep power/privilege in hands of one group at the expense of another.

  • Reflected in edu, health care, housing, employment*
  • Gov policies/laws
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What is SURFACE CULTURE?

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COSTUMES, FOOD, MUSIC, HOLIDAYS, ARTIFACTS.

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What is DEEP CULTURE?

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LANGUAGE, VALUES, GENDER ROLES, ROLE OF CHILDREN, EMOTION, HISTORIC EVENTS, RELIGION, WORK, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, IDEAS ABT EDU

Cultural identity begins at birth. Language is a fundamental part of cultural identity.

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What are some CLASSROOM STRATEGIES surrounding ANTI-BIAS EDUCATION?

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  • CONSIDER FAMS
  • EXPLORE SIMS/DIFFS
  • INDIVIDUALIZE CURRICULUM
  • SUPPORT IMMIGRANT FAMS
  • ADRESS DIFFS B/W HOME & CLASS CULTURE
  • CONSIDER LANGUAGE
  • LEARN ABT FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, ETC.
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What are the EFFECTS OF ISMS?

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DIRECT: School segregation, no voting rights, same sex marriage

INDIRECT: Laws restricting immigration, hate crimes/groups, psychological impacts of racism/discrimination

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What is a BIAS?

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Beliefs tht effect how individuals think, feel, & act towards others. Leads to prejudice.

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What are some examples of EXPLICIT BIAS?

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Sexual harassment, violence, racial bias.

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What are some examples of IMPLICIT BIAS?

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“You’re so pretty,” someone who says they’re “colour blind” but is surrounded by white, middle-class, able-bodied children, black children suspended more often.

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What are some CLASSROOM STRATS surrounding DIVERSITY?

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  • MAKE RACIAL DIVERSITY VISIBLE
  • PAY ATTENTION TO INDICATORS OF CONFUSION/SELF-REJECTION
  • EXPAND WHT CHILDREN KNOW ABT DIFF BACKGROUNDS
  • FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING & ACTING W/ FAIRNESS
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What is STRESS?

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Wht u feel when u have to handle more than wht ur used to. Body responds tht ur in danger—hormones tht speed up HR, breathing rate, burst of energy.

Stress can be helpful when u need to work hard or react quickly. **BUT IF STRESS HAPPENS TOO OFTEN/TOO LONG CAN CREATE HEALTH PROBLEMS

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What are the STRESS SYMPTOMS for TODDLERS/PRESCHOOLERS?

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  • ANGER
  • ANXIETY
  • EATING/SLEEPING ISSUES
  • FEAR OF BEING ALONE
  • REGRESSING TO INFANT BEHAVIOURS
  • TREMBLING
  • UNCONTROLLABLE CRYING
  • WITHDRAWN
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What are the STRESS SYMPTOMS for SCHOOL-AGERS?

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  • DISTRUSTFUL
  • FEELING UNLOVED
  • HEADACHES/STOMACHACHES
  • NO APPETITE
  • WITHDRAWN
  • TROUBLE SLEEPING
  • URINATE FREQUENTLY
  • BED-WETTING
  • NOT CARING ABT SCHOOL/FRIENDSHIPS
  • WORRY ABT FUTURE
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What are the THREE TYPES OF STRESS & what do they mean?

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POSITIVE: Brief increases in HR, mild elevations of stress hormone lvls

TOLERABLE: Serious, temporary stress response, buffered by supportive relationships

TOXIC: Prolonged activation of stress response systm in absense of protective relationships.

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What is TRAUMA?

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Lasting emotional response tht often results from living thro a distressing event. Can harm sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions & navigate relationships.

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What are ACEs?

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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES: Potentially traumatic events tht occur in childhood (0-17yrs). Ex. Abuse, neglect, violence

Common among all populations, but some populations more vulnerable.

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What is the order of the ACE PYRAMID?

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ACEs > DISRUPTED NEURODEVELOPMENT > SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT > ADOPTION OF HEALTH-RISK BEHAVIOURS > DISEASE, DISABILITY, SOCIAL PROBLEMS > EARLY DEATH

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What are some examples of FIGHT, FLIGHT, & FREEZE?

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FIGHT: Self-harm, rage, hitting, biting, defiant behaviour, verbal abuse, needing control.

FLIGHT: Separation anxiety, changes in eating, regression, loss of bladder control, increased fearfulness.

FREEZE: Refusal to talk, lack of eye contact, unwilling to try new things, difficulty forming friendships.

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What are the DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACTS OF ACEs?

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  • All biological systms in body interact w/ each other
  • Can overload bio systms & lead to longterm effects
  • Brains developing circuits are highly sensitive to effects of elevated stress activation
  • Early, frequent activation of immune systm can result in “double hit” against lifelong health
  • Combo of stress/inflammation threatening to health/well-being thro cardiometabolic systm
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What can educators do in terms of TRAUMA?

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  1. Recognize tht all children will benefit from a Trauma-Informed approach
  2. Use strengths-based teaching
  3. Recognize, appreciate, & address differing influences on children’s experiences w/ trauma
  4. Embrace resilience as a goal for every child
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How can we create a TRAUMA SENSITIVE CLASSROOM?

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  • Consistent daily routines
  • Tell children when something out of ordinary will happen
  • DA choices
  • Nurturing & affectionate, sensitive to children’s triggers
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What is GENDER IDENTITY?

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Imposed externally by society, constructed internally by child.

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At what age do most children refer to themselves as “boy” or “girl”?

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By 2 YEARS.

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At what age have children absorbed dominant culture messages abt gender roles?

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By 4 YEARS

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What does TRANSGENDER mean?

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When a person’s assigned sex doesn’t match their gender identity.

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How can EDUCATORS SUPPORT LGBTQ FAMS?

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  • INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE
  • BOOKS W/ REPRESENTATION
  • “PERSON U LOVE” DAY INSTEAD OF MOTHER/FATHER’S DAY
  • DISPLAY FAM PICS
  • DISCUSS SIMS/DIFFS
  • CURRICULUM THT CHALLENGES STEREOTYPES
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What are some EDUCATOR STRATS & ACTIVITIES surrounding CLASS & FAM STRUCTURE?

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  • CREATE WELCOMING/EQUITABLE LEARNING COMMUNITY
  • FOSTER “NONCLASSIST” INTERACTIONS
  • HELP CHILDREN APPRECIATE DIFF TYPES OF WORK
  • LOVING FAMS IN DIFF TYPES OF HOUSING
  • ADDRESSING MYTHS ABT JOBS
  • SUPPORT RECYCLING