equality & diversity in the curriculum

Exploring Equality & Diversity In The

CurriculumAssia Hussain

Curriculum Diversity CoordinatorQuality Enhancement Team

R14 Old Buildinga.hussain.3@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Ext: 3329

Key Objectives

• To discuss why equality and diversity is important to us.

• To review awareness of the key principles of equality and diversity.

• To reflect on ways of embedding equality and diversity in our classroom practice.

Who am I?What is my first language?

Which car do I drive?

Did I have an arranged marriage?

Which university did I go to?

What is my degree in?

Do I have any children?

Do I pray?

Do I have a disability?

First impressions?

Why do we need to embed Equality & Diversity?

We all stereotype.

We don’t like to be

stereotyped.

Stereo typing clouds

judgement! Which leads

to:

Discriminatio

nHate Crime.

The Equality Act 2010 – What is it?

One of the key legislations of this

decade. Provides greater protection for

individuals.

Simplify, strengthen and

streamline the law.

Gender Sexual orientation Pregnancy / Maternity (2010)

Race / Ethnicity Faith / Belief Marriage / Civil partnership (2010)

Disability Age Gender Reassignment (2010)

What is Equality & Diversity?

Equality• Equality is legislation based and

focuses on the 9 Protected Characteristics.

• Equality ensures that individuals or groups belonging to any of the 9 groups are treated fairly and no less favourably, specific to their needs.

Diversity• Diversity focuses on

recognising, respecting and valuing people’s differences and understanding their full potential by promoting an inclusive culture for all.

• Bullying, harassment or victimization are also considered as equality and diversity issues.

Why is the Equality Act important to Bradford College?

Legislation.

Diversity of staff and students.

Inspection and Auditing.

How do I embed Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum?

• The key focus is the curriculum.

• E&D is like a hidden curriculum that adds value to what they are being taught.

• Reasonable adjustment (within the limitations of time and funding).

The 9 Protected Characteristics

Gender Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy & Maternity

Ethnicity Faith & Belief Marriage & Civil Partnership

Disability Age Gender Reassignment

Diversity Themes In The CurriculumInclusive Practice

Citizenship & Diversity

Diversity In Employment

Celebrate Diversity

Inclusive Practice

Assess the diverse needs of your students and plan your curriculum delivery to incorporate inclusive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all student groups.

Inclusive Practice• E&D interactive presentation in induction.

• Group profile considers circumstances and needs.

• Group Profile used to ensure inclusive learning.

• Students have opportunity to disclose disability.

• Challenge discriminatory banter.

• Planning: events and resources are accessible to all students (reasonable adjustment).

• Differentiation in teaching methods.

Citizenship & Diversity

Develop students understanding their own rights as well as the rights of others in relation to discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Citizenship & Diversity • Induction: students made aware of their rights and

responsibilities at college.

• Images that challenge stereotypes.

• Behaviour contract.

• Consider how equality related stories are portrayed in the media.

Diversity In Employment

Give students the opportunity to think about and understand the diverse needs or requirements of their customers in the context of equality and diversity whilst at work.

Diversity In Employment

• Discuss objective interview techniques in recruitment and selection.

• Discuss the business case and ethical case for diversity.

• Customer care – meeting diverse customer needs.

Celebrate DiversityGive students the opportunity to learn about their own identity, culture and difference in relation to others. Include opportunities to understand, celebrate and value the achievements of other diverse groups of people.

Celebrate Diversity

• Famous inventors or pioneers in the field that you are delivering; what barriers did they face?

• Global perspectives of your curriculum subject: * Catering – cakes for different occasions. * Hair & Beauty – Different skin tones / hair. * Engineering/ICT – Equipment for people with disabilities.

Useful Links

• Diversity PLUS: https://moodle.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5182

• Teaching, Learning & Assessment:https://moodle.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2604

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