7.3 Understanding Bias in Professional Practice

As educators become more familiar with their social location and worldviews through self-reflection they begin to understand their biases as individuals. Everyone has biases based on their lens or worldview. Educators work to acknowledge and disrupt these biases in their work with children, families, and each other. This ongoing practice supports educators in building trusting, respectful and professional relationships with others.

College of Early Childhood Educators Standard

Standard IV: Professionalism and Leadership
Registered early childhood educators (RECEs) demonstrate professionalism in their relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the communities in which they practise. They are reflective and intentional professionals who engage in continuous professional learning. RECEs collaborate with others to ensure high quality early childhood education. All registered early childhood educators, regardless of position or title, are leaders.

All children have the right to a holistic sense of well-being, to express themselves, to feel a sense of belonging, and to be included in an equitable and diverse early years setting. Educators set the stage for this environment in partnership with families through support from the community where they are located.