What is important for teachers to know and understand about their personal biases and attitudes towards diversity?
a. Early childhood teachers usually experience almost no bias due to their personal values of inclusiveness.
b. Ignoring bias is the best practice to ensure that teachers treat everyone in the same way.
c. Most people are very aware of their personal biases.
d. Working to identify biases can help teachers recognize when they might be having negative effects on children.
Answer: d
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