1. The Hidden Truth…
Factors that Affect Our School’s
Culture and Climate!
“They may forget what you said, but
they will never forget how you made
them feel!”
-Carl W. Buechner

2. Your Wrapped Gift
Is there any particular reason, you picked the gift you
have?
Most females are attracted to girly things!
Most males are attracted to masculine things!
- Although our gifts look different on the outside, they
are all the same on the inside!
- We all have “hidden bias” that unconsciously
influence us to be drawn to things, places and
PEOPLE that are more like us!

3. Today’s Objective
Identify factors that influence our
school’s culture and climate.
- Hidden Bias
- Stereotypes
- Racial Perceptions
- Social Classes

4. Hidden Biases
What are Hidden Biases?
Hidden Biases are our unconscious attitudes towards
certain groups!
Type in the link below. Click “Exercises and
Demonstrations” in the column on the left, then scroll
down and select “Test Yourself for Hidden Biases,”
and take a moment to complete the Race and
Gender test!
http://www.understandingprejudice.org

5. The Implicit Association Test
In groups discuss….
Do you feel that the results are accurate?
How do you think this test reveals ways individuals might
interact with one another?
Did this test help you know yourself better in any ways
that might positively or negatively affect your role as an
educator?
Why should we as educators examine our own bias and
stereotypes?

6. Microaggressions

7. Microaggressions Group
Discussion
Can you relate to anything Dr. Sue discussed in
the video?
Share any personal experiences you have had
with gender, racial, and or social-class biases.
Designate a spokes person for your group to
share with everyone what you do OR can do to
prevent microaggressions from occuring in your
class.
Avoid test bias -
http://bellevuecollege.edu/bias/examples/Ex

8. The Hidden Truth…
We all have unconscious biases and at some point
have had an experience with microaggressions.
Often, these behaviors are a result of our
upbringing or what’s considered the norm at our
home.
Are your beliefs and attitudes a result of what your
family believes? Friends?
Students, their families, community
members, administrators, teachers and staff all
bring different attitudes and beliefs that create our
School Culture and Climate!

9. You have a VERY important role in
influencing students attitudes and
beliefs!

10. Influence Students
Influence Families
Influence Our Community
Change Our School Culture and
Climate

11. Stereotypes
Identify some stereotypes in our school and/or
community.
ALL girls on the basketball team are gay!
Jocks, Nerds, Preps, Thugs, Emos/Gothics
What do these stereotypes affect in our schools?
Attendance, Sports & Activity
Participation, Attitudes…

12. Racial Perceptions
Do You Think our School or Community has
issues with racial perceptions? TEXT 325985 and
your answer to 37607

13. Racial Perceptions Cont…
The Tyra Banks Show, Episodes on Racial Perceptions
Part 1 (3:30) - http://youtu.be/3aH_B8_AoDc
Part 3 (2:15) - http://youtu.be/bZNPGMYpo84
Part 4 (2:43) - http://youtu.be/MU35mPODG-w
What are your thoughts and/or reactions to any
of these scenarios? TEXT 325986 and your
message to 37607

14. Racial Perceptions Cont..
Part 5 (2:12) - http://youtu.be/HO3bNQ4b0ps

15. Could you Survive….
In Poverty?
In Middle Class?
In Wealth?
Do you know what it takes to survive in
these different social classes?

16. Social-Class Survey
Could You Survive in Poverty?
Could You Survive in Middle Class?
Could You Survive in Wealth?
Which Social-Class did you have the most
items checked?

17. The Woodpecker Has to
GO!

18. Just a Thought…
Don’t be the person sinking our ship!
Stay Positive, Work Together, and Change
our School’s Culture and Climate! 

19. What are your thoughts on
today’s presentation?
TEXT 325978 and your message
to 37607
THANKS!!! 