Through a Different Lens: Unconscious Bias Awareness
Discover the impact of conscious and unconscious biases on decision-making and learn strategies to foster an inclusive and fair environment in your Local Optical Committee or workplace.
A welcome message from LOCSU
How to use this course
Before we begin...What do you want to get out of this course? (A short survey)
Learning Outcomes
[Video] Introduction to Unconscious Bias
Introduction: Unpacking Unconscious Bias on LOCS [Definitions]
Guilty or Not Guilty?
Activity: Pause and Notice
Check your understanding
What's your first impression of these images? Add your thoughts to the discusssion area.
Activity
[Optional] Journalling
Common types of bias
How unconscious bias may show up in LOCs
In Group v Outgroup
Check your learning
Recognising Unconscious Bias
Positive strategies to reduce bias and improve equity, diversity and inclusion