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Questioning Your Own Biases
Reflect on their own assumptions and biases — recognising that everyone carries unconscious assumptions about others, and that actively questioning these assumptions is an ongoing practice that leads to greater fairness and empathy
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing deeper understanding of fairness and diversity — learning to recognise stereotypes and bias, understanding how prejudice affects people, and appreciating the value of different cultures and perspectives.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe a time they made an assumption about someone that turned out to be wrong
- Explain what unconscious bias means in simple terms
- Describe a strategy for checking their own assumptions, such as asking questions before judging
Assessment prompt
Can Questioning Your Own Biases catch themselves making an assumption about someone — like assuming a quiet child is unfriendly — and then question whether that assumption is fair?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.