Mini Masterclass: A 10-Minute Guide to Unconscious Bias

Megan Dixon
Specialist literacy teacher and senior leader

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8 min

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Welcome to our Mini Masterclass series of webinars for headteachers, senior leaders, teachers and teaching assistants, in which we undertake a lightning tour of evidence-based pedagogical theory and practice, clarifying the central tenets to inform teaching and learning and enhance pupil outcomes.
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Welcome to our Mini Masterclass series of webinars for headteachers, senior leaders, teachers and teaching assistants, in which we undertake a lightning tour of evidence-based pedagogical theory and practice, clarifying the central tenets to inform teaching and learning and enhance pupil outcomes.

In this webinar, Megan Dixon, specialist literacy teacher and senior leader who has worked closely with the EEF, DfE and Ofsted, explores unconscious bias: what the term means, how it applies to teaching and learning, and how an understanding of the theory can inform classroom practice.

Browse other webinars in our Mini Masterclass series:

  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to the Bananarama Principle
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Causation and Correlation
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Conscious Bias
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Implementation
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to the Matthew Effect
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Metacognition
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Modelling
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Motivation
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Scaffolding
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to Self-regulation and Executive Functioning
  • Mini Masterclass: A 10-minute Guide to the Threshold Concept
Outcome 1:

Gaining insight into the term ‘unconscious bias’, including definition, origin, and its application in educational settings

Outcome 2:

Appreciating the importance of addressing unconscious bias on the part of teachers and pupils in a wide range of educational contexts

Outcome 3:

Understanding how to develop self-reflection and critical thinking skills to counter unconscious bias and create inclusive learning environments for all

Megan Dixon

Megan Dixon is a specialist literacy teacher, consultant and teacher trainer with 20 years’ experience working with children across a variety of schools in both primary and secondary education settings.

She is the Director of Literacy at a MAT, Research and Development Lead for the Aspirer Teaching School and Director of a Research School. As part of her role with the Aspire Educational Trust, she works to establish effective networks across the schools to ensure outstanding literacy learning for all.

Megan has been involved in developing evidence-based teaching and learning for many years. She has worked closely with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) as a Senior Associate and has worked in an advisory capacity for both the DfE and Ofsted.

Megan holds a Master of Teaching (IoE/UCL) and a Masters in Literacy Learning and Literacy Development (IoE/UCL). She has a strong track record in school improvement, supporting schools to quickly and effectively raise attainment for all learners, with expertise in providing bespoke support for schools in challenging circumstances and in areas of disadvantage.

Megan writes a monthly column for the TES and has contributed to many publications including the Early Career Teachers Handbook edited by the Chartered College of Teaching.

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