Description
This module introduced you to the influences of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
The topics included how to dispel stereotypes, unlearning hate, understanding the role of culture, exploring messages that children see and hear, and practicing culturally responsive care. That was a lot of information for one chapter, in addition to the beautiful audiovisual content you engaged with that brought the concepts of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination to light.
What
Choose two of the other videos from the module and identify at least three things that stood out to you.
1. Why did those three things stand out?
2. How will those three things influence you in ensuring that your early childhood environment is culturally responsive?
3. Add a question for your peers from the video you chose to discuss in this prompt to address for further inquiry.
Doll Test time: 9:13
This video provides the viewer with a look at how children are influenced by the implicit and explicit messages in their environments.
Don’t Put People in Boxes time: 4:25
When we label people and put them in different boxes, we don’t see PEOPLE for who they indeed are. This video proves that we have much more in common than we think and should keep that in mind when encountering anyone who might seem different.
*The New Hope Church created this and mentioned God at the end. I am not promoting religion, but it is an excellent look at how we can truly begin to see each other in our humanity.
What is Privilege? time: 4:00
This video helps us see how privilege impacts the opportunities afforded us.
This website, Peace Learner: Cultivating Peach and Non-Violence in the Field of Education (links to an external site),Links to an external site. has this specific lesson and other resources you can use as an educator.
Stereotypes vs. Prejudice vs. Discrimination time: 10:56
This video uncovers the differences between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It discusses several important social psychological concepts and hypotheses related to each, including what causes them to arise in the first place.
Different time: 5:18
This lovely video helps us see that we sometimes need help understanding differences by looking at each other.
