Addressing Bias in Scoring Negative Climate

As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:

• Acknowledges the possibility of emotional bias
• Advises participants to stay grounded in the manual
• Articulates the fact that the CLASS tool measures the full range of behaviors

The trainer also:

• Points out and affirms an existing relationship with a participant
• Affirms the participant’s feelings
  

Activities

Think
Reflect on an emotionally charged classroom situation from your own experience. What techniques might you suggest an observer use to remain objective if they encounter a similar situation?

Read
Read the blog post Remaining Objective: Moving Beyond “I Felt Like...” for more insight into acknowledging and managing bias.