EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DIMENSIONS

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EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY DIMENSIONS

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Equality

LET'S CLARIFY THE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS FIRST

Inclusion

Equity

Diversity

Although the next video was produced for a business environment, it greatly illustrates all the concepts being addressed in this strand of Digi-Science. Considering the school as a whole, accepting that the principles here presented should be embraced by and for everyone is very relevant to the school community as a whole. Learning is not only about students; it is also about all individuals that make the process possible, equitable, diverse, and inclusive. Facilitators also deserve to be embraced by the same principles.

Now you are ready to dive into the different topics

EQUITY

INCLUSION

DIVERSITY

I made sure everyone had the same treatment and access to the same resources and instruments. It is not my fault that some students won't use it well!!!

EQUITY

REMEMBER: It is not about giving the same tools and resources to all (equality), it is giving the necessary support so everyone can have the same opportunities (equity).

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Figure 1: Equality vs equity. Source: ‘What is EDI?’ by Darla Benton Kearney. Used under a CC BY 4.0 licence.

Ok, how about watching this video to better understand the difference? I will watch it with you!!!

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Personal Characteristics and Skills

In order to get to know the individual needs of your students and to put equity in place, there are a few things you need to take into account:

Social and Cultural Background

Dos , Dont's, Tips and Tricks

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EQUITY

when you hear the word INCLUSION ?

That is probably what you think when you hear the word inclusion, right?

INCLUSION

INCLUSION MEANS EVERYONEAll people regardless of their origin, race, gender, social status or cultural background. It means providing EVERY INDIVIDUAL with the necessary support to benefit from existing opportunities.

Inclusion is a state of mind. It is being open to the fact that someone is being excluded. It is the capability of recognizing it and taking the necessary measures to address the issue.

In schools, it means involving all students, their families, and the whole teaching and non-teaching staff of the school in the learning process of each learner. INCLUSION means no one is left out. It means equity in all aspects of the student's academic life.

INCLUSION

INCLUSION IN GENERAL

HERE WE WILL EXPLORE VARIOUS DIMENSIONS OF INCLUSION:

GENDER

STEREOTYPES

INCLUSION

This video will make the concept more clear to you

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Inclusive Schools

Inclusive Classrooms

INCLUSION

Inclusive Curriculum

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Let's talk about gender

SEX AND GENDER ARE NOT THE SAME THING !!!

INCLUSION

Here is a nice article about this topic. Open our mind to new ideas: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/understanding-gender

DEFINITIONS

What’s the difference between sex and gender? Sex and gender are often seen as the same thing but in reality, sex and gender are distinct.

GENDER

SEX

SEX

INCLUSION

MORE DEFINITIONS

Let’s define a few terms. Cisgender means a person’s gender identity matches the sex designated on their original birth certificate.

Gender fluidity refers to change over time in a person’s gender expression or gender identity, or both. That change might be in expression, but not identity, or in identity, but not expression. Or both expression and identity might change together.

INCLUSION

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gender-fluidity-what-it-means-and-why-support-matters-2020120321544

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INCLUSION

Have you ever wondered about how many Stereotypes appear in movies, books and even text books you use in with your students?

Check these typical examples. Man working and women in household activities.

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Gender Stereotyping can greatly impair the future of young minds.

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But it is not only steretypes related to gender. There are numerous stereotypes we carry with us without even being aware of that . Let’s get to think a bit about stereotypes and how this can impair our capability of being inclusive. Start by watching this very nice activity, that you can in fact adopt and use with your students to help them get to know each other and respect and understand more their colleagues. Use to help everyone discover their diferences and similarities.

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THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Text books can be full of stereotypes related to gender, professions, races, migrants, minorities, etc.

• Be aware of your own misconceptions, prejudices and stereotypes. These can greatly affect the way you interact with your students.

• Parents can greatly affect their children perception due to their inconcious biases and preconceved stereotypes.

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Any image is ok if you ensure a balance between gender, race, etc.

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D I V E R S I T Y

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Let's talk about diversity. Shall we?

DIVERSITY

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DIVERSITY is the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, religions, etc.

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This video is very helpful to understand the full dimension of Diversity and its importance. Just migrate the ideas presented here to your school (everyone, teaching and non-teaching staff, learners, parents and other stakeholders in the local community).

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You have finished your journey on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. Of course, this is just the start of this journey, nothing like embracing the road to make sure you provide the best opportunities to the humans walking the road with you

DIVERSITY

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