Understanding Bias

SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishText AnalysisReadingSocialIndigenous EducationSocial and Emotional Learning

Lesson Summary

Students will develop an understanding of the differing types of bias and how the use of marginalised language can affect perceptions and relationships. They will use hands-on activities, critical thinking skills, and data analysis to make meaningful links to their own experiences of bias and consider ways in which they can help shape more inclusive language use, especially during sporting commentary.

Learning intentions

Students will:

explore how language reinforces or challenges bias.

Success criteria

Students can:

define bias and explain how it shapes relationships
evaluate how different language choices affect power and perception.

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Understanding Bias

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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