18 Using Bias for Good

We're talking about positive ways to leverage attentional bias. Inspired by the kindness momentum from Amy Ludwig Vanderwater's book, The Sound of Kindness, we discuss ways to foster a positive classroom identity and uplift student voices. Links Mentions The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater Brené Brown | Dare to Lead | List of Values Episode 6: Unconscious Thoughts (AKA Bias) Timeline 00:00 The Power of Kindness in Education 03:10 Building a Positive Classroom Identity 06:11 The Importance of Student Voice 09:13 Creating Meaningful Messages on Classroom Doors 11:29 Core Values and Classroom Identity 14:44 Innovative Ideas for Classroom Engagement Key Takeaways The kindness momentum created a positive bias in students. Paying attention to what we focus on can influence student behavior. Student handwriting and observations empower their identity. Creating a classroom door reflects the community's values. Students recognized the importance of their classroom identity. Conversations about classroom decor can enhance student ownership. Core values guide the messages we send in our classrooms. Engaging students in decision-making fosters a sense of belonging. Classroom doors can communicate important messages to the community. Teachers can learn from each other's creative classroom ideas.