Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Understanding Bias and Allyship in EDI
Learn to recognise bias and reduce its impact on interpersonal communications and organisational decision making with this online course from the University of Lincoln.
Duration
4 weeks
Weekly study
3 hours
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Established
1996
Location
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Learn to lessen the harmful effects of cognitive bias
Bias is a natural part of being human, influencing how we interact with those around us.
On this four-week course, you’ll take a deep dive into the concept of bias, discovering its impact on interpersonal communications and decision making. You’ll learn how to recognise bias at work, how to mitigate negative biases, and how to foster an inclusive workplace that promotes allyship.
Identify different types of bias
Using the work of renowned cognitive psychologists, you’ll explore the different types of biases and consider the importance of recognising our own bias, particularly during decision making processes.
With this self-reflective knowledge, you’ll be able to increase your awareness and articulate the consequences of bias in a range of contexts.
Examine microaggressions and their impact on psychological and social wellbeing
Being unaware of biases can lead to insensitivity to the experiences and challenges of others and, in turn, result in microaggressions.
You’ll use case studies to identify how microaggressions can become commonplace and explore what steps can be taken to address these issues.
Challenging your own opinions, you’ll learn to take steps to overcome personal biases and improve workplace wellbeing.
What is allyship and why does it matter?
One of the most effective ways of combatting bias is through allyship.
You’ll explore what it means to be an ally and its impact on inclusivity in the workplace and wider communities.
You’ll finish this course equipped with the insights and skills to support those negatively affected by bias. You’ll be able to shift from a bystander to an ally and support those around you to promote EDI awareness and practice.
Week 1
Understanding Bias
Introduction
In this first activity, you'll get to know a bit more about the course, who we are and have the opportunity to introduce yourself.
Introducing the Concept of Bias
In this activity, we'll introduce the concept of bias, explore what bias is and consider the different types biases.
Exploring What Bias Is
In this activity, we'll explore what bias is in more detail, consider why it's important and present the definition of bias that we'll be using throughout this course.
Summary and Reflection
This activity will summarise this week's content and ask you to undertake a reflective exercise.
Week 2
Bias and Decision Making
Welcome Back
This activity will provide a short recap of last week's learning and introduce this week's content.
Biased Decision Making
This activity explores why people make biased choices and how many different types of biases there are.
Why Does Understanding Our Biases Matter?
In this activity, we will explore why understanding our biases matter and consider the wider consequences of bias.
Summary and Reflection
This activity will summarise this week's content and ask you to undertake a reflective exercise.
Week 3
Inclusion, Exclusion and Fitting In
Welcome Back
This activity will provide a short recap of last week's learning and introduce this week's content.
What are Micro-aggressions and Why Do They Matter?
In this activity, we'll look at what micro-aggressions are, what they can look like and why it's important to recognise them.
How Can You Mitigate Your Biases?
In this activity, we will look in more depth about the implication of of biases of how we can try to mitigate them.
Walk Towards Your Biases
In this activity, we're going to talk about how we can become more aware of our biases and we'll look at a Verna Myers' TED Talk where she advises people to 'Walk Towards Your Biases'.
Summary and Reflection
This activity will summarise this week's content and ask you to undertake a reflective exercise.
Week 4
Allyship and Inclusivity
Welcome Back
This activity will provide a short recap of last week's learning and introduce this week's content.
Becoming an Ally
In this activity, we'll consider what an ally is, the roles that they play and how to become an ally.
The Impact of Allyship and the Bystander Effect
In this activity, we'll look at why allyship is important and what the bystander effect is and how to avoid being a bystander.
Summary and Reflection
This activity will summarise this week's content and ask you to undertake a reflective exercise.
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