Bias-aware Teaching, Learning and Assessment

"packed with useful information which enables readers to apply theory to practice in considering how bias operates particularly in the context of higher education. The authors know this context well and share a commitment to enacting the values of social justice through their longstanding practice in teaching and learning. Their subtle and informed approach invites readers to think systematically about how bias might operate strategically, systemically and at an individual level within the academy...This is a powerful and important text..."

-- Dr Nicki Martin * Professor, London South Bank University *

“This is a book for all of us who suspect we have some unaddressed bias in our academic work and would like to do something about it. Structured around a series of dialogues on situations in which you often find yourself as an academic, the authors identify and describe not only the situation and the possible biases within them but also show ways to address and reflect upon them; both being firmly based on up-to-date and relevant research. To think and act in an unbiased way, the first step is to become aware of your biases and this requires you to be open and willing to reflect. Without condemning or blaming you this book helps you to be open-minded and reflective of dialogues with yourself and colleagues on bias-aware practices.”

-- Rie Troelsen * Head of office Faculty of Humanities, University of Southern Denmark *

" a valuable and timely contribution to an under-researched topic. Written by experienced practitioners, this very readable text builds on authentic coaching conversations to explore how conscious and unconscious bias permeates learning and teaching in Higher Education Institutions (HEI)...Overall...(it) is a scholarly, accessible and intensely practical handbook that will appeal to all readers with an interest in examining their own practice and that of their Institution."

-- Dr Debbie Simpson * Lancaster University Management Scho