Entry 1: Expert problem solvers frequently examine their own thinking. One thing they want to keep checking on is their own bias. Bias is defined as a personal opinion, preference or prejudice.
Why is it important to know what biases you bring to the investigation of a problem?
I think that it is very important to know what biases I, or anyone else for that matter, bring to the investigation of a problem. For instance, if the problem you are going to research is political or social, your political views may definitely impact not only what you think about the subject, but also how you interpret articles and publications. If the topic is educational, you may have a bias as to how students should be taught. When working in a group, all members may have different biases on the same topic. This can be a good thing, as many different points of views may be discovered, but also may be a point for argument or frustration. It is good to know what your biases are before on any given problem before starting to uncover an answer to that problem.
What are your personal biases as you approach this problem?
My personal biases as I approach this problem- the one my group has chosen- are few. It has to do with online communication. I have had positive and negative experiences with online communication. I do have a bias as I am seeking an educational technology degree, and therefore am "for" online communication and collaboration among students. This is probably the case for my teammates as well, so the outcome of our problem, may be swayed. Bringing the biases to our attention will help to ensure that we are as impartial as possible to the data.
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Excellent! That is precisely what I wanted to hear: you and your group recognize your biases so you try to keep them at bay.
ReplyDeleteI really like the question that your group chose. I think it is going to be good research and I would suggest that you keep it as the beginning of a paper for a future class.
Good job!