COURSE 1:
Defining, Acknowledging, and Understanding Implicit Bias

This is a 3-unit course designed to help learners understand what bias is, both implicit (or unconscious), or explicit. It provides learners with knowledge and strategies to identify where their biases originate and the impact bias can have on everyday life. In this course we explore the external influences that feed our individual thoughts and beliefs as we raise awareness of our mental shortcuts which lead to snap judgments, often based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, disabilities, and about people’s talents or character. The implicit/unconscious bias workshop will help participants understand the needed steps to embrace a curious and emotionally intelligent mindset.