eKeynote with Dr. Fiona Rawle: The Landscape of Bias in Higher Education

Nov 27th, 2pm EST

This session is intended for instructors, educational developers, learning specialists and anyone interested in learning more about the landscape of bias in the context of teaching and learning in higher education.  

The purpose of this session is to: 

• Explore the existing evidence on bias in the teaching and learning context 
• Provide an overview of how bias can affect decision-making 
• Explore case studies that illustrate how bias might intersect with various aspects of learning in higher education (e.g., assessment practices, group work, feedback, self-evaluation, student evaluations of teaching, selection/mentorship of student researchers) 
• Suggest practical strategies for mitigating the impact of bias in the context of teaching and learning