We had our first day of class yesterday and I have to say, I think it went well! Dr Abdelmageed did an AMAZING job getting 4 sites that do some very cool things in our community. It is times like these that make me want to be a student again so I can participate too! Although, even just after our first discussion I have realized that I will be learning just as much as, if not more than, the students.
We briefly discussed stereotypes and it reminded me of all the stereotypes I unconsciously allow to take up space in my head. My goal for this course is to actively reflect on my unconscious use of stereotypes. I know it is rather unrealistic to eliminate stereotypes from my mind, but by thinking about why I have them and how they got there, I am hoping to retrain my brain to be aware of the snap judgments I make as a result of stereotypes.
So...let the learning begin!
We briefly discussed stereotypes and it reminded me of all the stereotypes I unconsciously allow to take up space in my head. My goal for this course is to actively reflect on my unconscious use of stereotypes. I know it is rather unrealistic to eliminate stereotypes from my mind, but by thinking about why I have them and how they got there, I am hoping to retrain my brain to be aware of the snap judgments I make as a result of stereotypes.
So...let the learning begin!