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Concepts Unwrapped: Conformity Bias Instructional VideoConcepts Unwrapped: Conformity Bias Instructional Video
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9th - Higher Ed
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Concepts Unwrapped: Conformity Bias

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Conformity bias is the focus of a short video that acknowledges the difficulty of not going along with the crowd. In the video, students share their experiences and then viewers examine a case study of how conformity bias played a part in the Holocaust.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, bias, prejudice, conformity, the holocaust

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Because the video introduces the concept of conformity bias with less-charged examples, show the video before sharing the case study about the actions of German soldiers during the Holocaust

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  • Set aside additional prep time to read through the teaching tips and examine the provided links
  • A protocol must be in place to conduct a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues

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