Session 36: Module 3 Session 4
45 minutes
asynchronous
Purpose
- Teachers are introduced to unconscious bias
- Wrap up Unit 2
- Teachers are introduced to Unit 3
- Wrap up the themes of the day
- Pulse check on teachers through gots and needs/survey
Objectives
- Participants use a shared definition of unconscious bias
- Participants use a shared definition of unconscious bias
- See the big picture of Unit 2
- Teachers get a sense of Unit 3
- Teachers get a sense of Unit 3
- Share gots and needs for the day.
- Take the daily survey
Supplies & Prep
Room Setup:
- Individual
Facilitator Supplies:
- This session may require office hours
Teacher Materials:
- Computers
- CS Discoveries Curriculum Guide 2021
- Journal
Agenda
Transition to Asynchronous (10 minutes)
Asynchronous (35 minutes)
Facilitation Guide
Transition to Asynchronous (10 minutes)
Facilitator Tip
Screen share the PLACE here. You should move away from the slide deck while assigning work.
Facilitator Tip
Be sure to re-share the PLACE URL where participants will find the asynchronous activities in multiple places and ways, so they do not have to spend time digging for it.
(5 minutes) Give the Assignment
Use screensharing to navigate to the following asynchronous activities:
- Bias and Responsibility
- Unit 2 Wrap-up
- Introduction to Unit 3
- Module 3 Wrap-up
Narrate as you navigate to make it clear how you got there and what is expected of participants in each activity.
Facilitator Tip
Consider having some way for you to reach teachers if they don’t make it back after the asynchronous session.
(5 minutes) Setting Up and Checking In
- Remind participants that asynchronous activities involve working through tasks independently but are still timed.
- Direct participants to have the PLACE version open and navigate to Module 2 > Session 2 > Resources.
Remarks
Once you’re there, turn on your camera and give a thumb’s up so we know everyone is on board and knows what they are doing.
Once all thumbs are up, we will leave the video conferencing tool on but turn off the camera and mute the microphone. We are still available for questions and support.
Facilitator Tip
During this asynchronous session, support participants in these ways:
- Make sure to monitor participants’ asynchronous work.
- You can either check in with participants’ breakout sessions or check discussion forums.
- Pull notable ideas out of discussion forums for the Session 3 debrief.
Asynchronous (35 minutes)
(10 minutes) Bias and Responsibility
Overview
This session expands the reflections around identity to include unconscious biases that exist as a result of identity markers of self and others. The video below will help us define unconscious bias in our context.
Do This
- Watch the PWC video (2:19) about blind spots.
- Consider the discussion prompts below and add your reflection to the discussion forum. We encourage you to add to the discussion by also replying to other participant posts when appropriate.
Discussion Prompt: Which of your own identity markers are you most aware of when you engage with students? Why?
(10 minutes) Unit 2 Wrap-Up
Overview
This is intended to give an overview of what you have not seen in unit 2 as well as the Unit 2 project.
Do This
Watch the Unit 2 Wrap-up (3:29) video.
(10 minutes) Introduction to Unit 3
Overview
This is intended to give a very general introduction to Unit 3
Do This
Watch the Introduction to Unit 3 (2:41) video.
(5 minutes) Module 3 Wrap Up
Overview
In order to maximize your experience in the professional learning program, it is important that you provide timely, ongoing feedback.
Do This
- Complete the Gots and Needs request as described by your facilitator(s). The facilitator(s) will respond to them throughout the workshop.
- Complete the Code.org survey.