How Cognitive Biases Affect Student Perceptions and Educator Decisions (Volume 2, Episode 6)
Davey and Angela reflect on Dr. Howie Knoff's March 30, 2024 blog post (from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions) exploring how cognitive biases influence perceptions and decisions within educational settings. Your hosts define cognitive biases and t
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Show Notes
Davey and Angela reflect on Dr. Howie Knoff's March 30, 2024 blog post (from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions) exploring how cognitive biases influence perceptions and decisions within educational settings.
Your hosts define cognitive biases and their relationship to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination--providing examples of eight common biases. These biases are categorized by when they impact decision-making: before, during, and after.
Davey and Angela--through Dr. Howie--also offer strategies for recognizing and mitigating these biases, emphasizing the importance of objective criteria and fostering open communication.
Finally, they highlight the challenges and necessity of addressing these biases for improved educational outcomes.