How this Course is Organized
The course consists of seven modules, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe what anti-racism is
- Recognize racism and how it operates on multiple levels throughout the education system
- Identify what actions can help stop racism and support anti-racism in B.C.’s education system
Each module takes between 30–60 minutes to complete. It’s recommended that each module is worked through one at a time in order. Ideally, participants will complete a module in one sitting to allow for reflection and processing. Working through all seven modules completes the course.
Reflections
Within each module there are questions and information to reflect upon. To support your reflective process, it may be helpful to make notes for yourself in a way that works for your learning style. Examples include:
- Typing thoughts, ideas, or questions on your computer
- Handwriting thoughts in a notebook
- Expressing ideas through drawings
- Discussing thoughts or questions with a colleague, friend, or learning team
Definitions
While working through the modules, look up unfamiliar terms on the Definitions page to help deepen your understanding of words and concepts.
The terms outlined on the Definitions page are defined in the context of the provincial government’s Anti-Racism Data Act. We recognize they are not the only definition of the terms. As this is the case, you may notice there are some definitions and additional links on this page that are not directly relevant to the Learning to be Anti-Racist: An Introductory Course.
Resources
The Resources page offers links to external materials that provide more information on the concepts covered in this course. These materials are not required to complete the course but may be of interest. Please Note:
The views, opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed in external and additional materials (such as resources and websites) are those of the author(s) or content creators. These materials do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Government of British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia does not necessarily endorse, nor has it confirmed the validity of the information contained in these materials.
Course Images
The homepage image of a B.C. forest is intended to visually represent the diversity of B.C.’s communities. Native tree species from around the province are highlighted in each module to acknowledge the individual trees that make up the interconnected diversity within our forests. This concept was greatly helped by referencing B.C.’s Tree Book.
