ENGLISH 9

GOOD
DAY!
Quarter 3 Module 1
Let's Watch!
 Question:
What have you
observed while
watching the video?
What are the “labels” attached to the
man in the video?
What happened at the end of the
video?
When you put “labels” on someone,
are you biased? Justify?
 When we put “labels” on someone, it can
lead to bias because it involves making
assumptions or generalizations about an
individual based on specific characteristics
or stereotypes
 What do you
think is our topic
for today?
 ENGLISH 9

BIASES
Quarter 3 Module 1
 Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

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Determine and Evaluate the effect of Engage in
recognize the biases on individual constructive dialogue
common types of and collective thinking. to address and
biases. mitigate biases.
 What comes to
your mind when
you hear the
word “BIAS ”?
 BIAS
is a disproportionate weight
in favor of or against an
idea or thing, usually in a
way that is closed-minded,
prejudicial, or unfair.
EXAMPL
E
 EXAMPLE
Imagine you are one of the judges in a
singing competition here at Nueva Ecija
High School. Then, you noticed that your
best friend has joined the competition. The
odds are fairly good that you would give
your best friend a higher score, not because
she is the best, but because you two are good
friends.
 EXAMPLE
Imagine you are one of the judges in a
singing competition here at Nueva Ecija
High School. Then, you noticed that your
best friend has joined the competition. The
odds are fairly good that you would give
your best friend a higher score, not because
she is the best, but because you two are good
friends.
8 Common Types of Biases
Conformity Bias, Beauty Bias, Halo Effect,
Horns Effect, Similarity Bias, Confirmation
Bias, Bandwagon Effect, Gender Bias
Conformity Bias
This relates to bias caused by group or peer pressure.
In simple terms, it is the tendency of individuals to
align their beliefs and behaviors with those of a
group, often sacrificing their own judgement or
preferences to fit in and or avoid conflicts.
Conformity Bias
Example:
Ana is unsure with her answers on her assignment.
When her friends provide answers, Ana agrees with
her friends’ answers believing that they are smarter
than her.
 Beauty Bias
This plays out in terms of other
physical attributes a person may
have. It is the tendency for people to
favor and give preferential treatment
to those who are perceived as
physically attractive.
 Beauty Bias
Example:
1. "Our Company will only accept an
applicant who is in 6 feet tall or above and
someone who is good looking."

2. "She’s more likely to get the job; she’s

so attractive."
 Halo Effect
This happens when we see one great thing about a
person and we let the halo glow of that significant thing
affect our opinions of everything else about that person.

If we perceive someone positively in one aspect, we

tend to extend that positivity to another unrelated traits or
abilities, creating a “halo” around them.
 Halo Effect
Examples:
1. Jen is thinking that people who are
good-looking are also smarter, kinder,
and funnier than less attractive people.

2. “He’s successful in business, so he

must be a great person overall.”
Horns Effect
This is the direct opposite of
the Halo effect. It is when we
see one bad thing about a
person and we let it cloud our
opinions of his other attributes.
Horns Effect
Examples:
1. Gina’s friend can’t deliver her
speech well then Gina assumes
that her friend is unintelligent.

2. “She made one mistake, so I

doubt she’s good at anything.”
Similarity Bias

This happens when we want to

surround ourselves with people we
feel are similar to us. And as a result,
we tend to work more with
people who are like us.
Similarity Bias
Examples:
1. Shiela is rich and party goer, her neighbor
suddenly wants to be her friend, but she
knows that she is not rich and party goer.
That is why she rejects her.

2. “She’s from my hometown, we’ll get

along well.”
Confirmation Bias
This refers to a bias when we look for
evidence to back up our own opinions of a
person.

With this, you are more likely to notice

and accept things that agree with what you
already think.
Confirmation Bias
Examples:
1. You got the first impression of your classmate
that he is a bad person because of the way he
talks. And afterwards, you become a keen
observer of him in everything he does to back up
your impression.

2. “I only watch news channel that align with

my political views.”
 Bandwagon Effect
This is the tendency to
adopt a certain behavior,
style, or attitude simply
because everyone else is
doing it.
 Bandwagon Effect
Examples:
1. During elections, individuals might support a candidate
just because they perceive that candidate as popular or
gaining widespread support, rather than evaluating
policies independently.
2. Person A: “I bought these sneakers because they are so
popular right now.”
Person B: “Yeah, I noticed everyone is wearing them. I
might get a pair too.”
 Gender Bias
It is when people are treated unfairly
or differently because of their gender.
It can happen when certain
expectations or opportunities are based
on whether someone is male or
female, rather than their abilities or
qualities.
 Gender Bias
Examples:
“She’s probably not interested in the
managerial position; women usually prefer
more supportive roles.”

“He’s a male nurse? That’s unusual; he must

not be able to handle a ‘real’ medical job.”
Analyze this image:
 Gender Bias
A study by PSA showed that if
there’s one woman candidate
up against three male
candidates, she has 0% chance
of being offered the job.
There’s statistically zero
chance she’ll be hired.
 Activity 1: Detecting Bias
Directions:
Here are six statements from reporters who
are writing news about the newly elected
mayor – Juan Dela Cruz. Pretend you are the
editor of a newspaper. Your job is to see if
they are making biased statements. If a
statement is biased write BIASED. If it is not,
write UNBIASED.
1. “Mr. Dela Cruz will bring
nothing but trouble to the town.”
2. “Juan Dela Cruz is the new mayor
of Bagong Pag-asa, bringing with him
over 10 years of experience and
leaderships roles…”
3. “Eighty one percent (81%) voted for
Juan Dela Cruz, making him the new
mayor of Bagong Pag-asa.”
4. “The winning of Juan Dela Cruz is
the best thing that has ever happened
to Bagong Pag-asa.”
5. “There has been both positive and negative
feedback from the community, some people
think Mr. Dela Cruz will be good for Bagong
Pag-asa and others think he will not.”
6. “I think Juan Dela Cruz will be
very successful as mayor.”
 Activity 2: Bias Busters
Directions:
Read each statement carefully and identify
the type of bias demonstrated. Choose
from conformity bias, beauty bias, halo
effect, horns effect, similarity bias,
confirmation bias, bandwagon effect, or
gender bias.
 Activity: Bias Busters

1. "I like the same music as everyone else, so I must be cool."

2. "She's attractive, so she must be intelligent and kind."
3. "Since he made a mistake once, he's probably not good at
anything."
4. "I won't watch that movie; it's not popular, so it must be
boring."
5. "Women are naturally better at multitasking than men."
 Activity: Bias Busters

6. "I won't wear that hairstyle; it's not trendy right now."
7. "He's in a leadership role, so he must be really competent."
8. "I won't vote for her; people say she's not trustworthy."
9. "Everyone else is buying the latest gadget, so I should too."
10. "She's not conventionally attractive, so she must not be
successful."
 Activity: Bias Busters

11. "I'll join that club because my friends are all joining it."
12. "Men should focus on their careers, not on family matters."
13. "She's well-dressed, so she must be successful in her
career."
14. "Since he's good at sports, he must be great in academics
too."
15. "I won't consider that viewpoint; it doesn't align with my
beliefs."
 Activity: Bias Busters

16. "She must be a good leader because she's popular among

the team."
17. "I won't hire him; he doesn't fit the traditional image of a
CEO."
18. "Everyone is saying this product is amazing, so I'll buy it."
19. "He's not interested in sports; he must not be very
masculine."
20. "I won't listen to his ideas; he's from a different cultural
background."
 As a grade 9
student, where do
you usually
experience bias?
 How does bias affect
your daily lives inside
the school?
What is
bias?
 How do you
think bias can
affect
individuals on a
personal level?
What are the 8
common types
bias?
What can we do
to address and
mitigate bias?
 "Stage of Change: Tackling Everyday
Biases"

Students will collaboratively write a script

for the skit, ensuring it clearly illustrates the
bias scenario and its impact.
Include a resolution part where effective
communication and conflict resolution skills
are showcased. Each group will perform
their skit in front of the class.
Costumes and props are not required.
 Group Topic:
Group 1 – Conformity Bias
Group 2 – Beauty Bias
Group 3 - Halo Effect
Group 4 - Horns Effect
Group 5 - Similarity Bias
Group 6 - Confirmation Bias
Grading Criteria for the Activity (100 points):
1. Script Clarity (25 points):
- Clearly showed the bias and its impact in the script.
- Included a clear resolution showcasing communication and conflict
resolution skills.
2. Performance (25 points):
- Acted well and effectively conveyed emotions.
- Kept the audience's attention and effectively communicated the bias
and resolution.
3. Collaboration (20 points):
- Worked well together to create the script and perform.
4. Discussion Participation (15 points):
- Actively participated in the post-performance discussion.
- Thoughtfully reflected on the portrayed bias and its impact.
5. Overall Presentation (15 point):
- Showed creativity, making the skit memorable and engaging.
Thank you for
listening!