IS 201-30: Schools for a Diverse World (Fiene) 

All sources are NOT equal. Discerning bias is key.

EXAMPLES of potential bias:

• Articles about education in an urban setting vs. a rural one (different world views?)
• The author is a professional educator vs. an "other" (journalist, parent, politician, etc.--there is a unique bias and viewpoint)
• The author is a person from a specific diverse population -- or not?
• The statistics presented are interpreted and documented appropriately and are from reputable sources.

Point of view is not neutral: Is the author an "insider" or "outsider?" Is the information in his/her own words or reported by someone else? Does the place or date influence the approach to the topic? How do stereotypes distort presentation of information?

This worksheet should be filled out and copies should be emailed as attachments to both Dr. Fiene and to Karen Lehmann.