Title: Exploring Personal Frames of Reference and Addressing Bias in the Classroom

Describe personal frames of references regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences Reflect upon how your personal background and frames of references can, how unintentionally, create bias in your relationships with students and families, how you design instruction, and the classroom environment you promote. Describe specific ways to decrease potential bias in your classroom, including ways to incorporate your students’ abilities, imterests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds into learning environment.