Educational Psychology and Learners
Unit 1
Level 4 theory Assessment
Discuss Issues of Equality and Diversity and ways to promote inclusion with your learners. Review other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners.
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity are all aspects of a learner’s entitlement. Inclusivity is about involving all learners in relevant activities rather than excluding them for any reason either directly or indirectly.
Equality is about the rights of learners to attend and participate regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. Within the context of Lifelong Learning, Equality is considered to encompass: * An expectation of fair treatment * An opportunity to participate on equal terms.
Diversity is about valuing the differences in people.
What I need to think about as a tutor to ensure equality in my classroom practice?
Planning
* I will need to ensure that course documents take into consideration the individual needs of the learner? (Initial Assessment, Scheme of work, ILP) * I must make the learning environment conducive to learning e.g. (layout, accessibility) * I will include a variety of learning styles in the teaching – auditory, visual and kinaesthetic? (Schemes of work, lesson plans)
Delivery * I will allocate appropriate time during learner’s induction for information and discussion on equality and diversity, including policies, etc? (Scheme of work, lesson plans, ILP, complaints procedure) * I will set appropriate ground rules with learners (Lesson plan) * Appropriate assessment methods must be used for all learners? (Differentiation) * I must use appropriate and sensitive language and challenge inappropriate use of language * Co-operative learning - This will help learners to work as part of a team, whilst at the same time ensuring that everybody’s contribution is valued. This approach to learning can help break down
Level 4 theory Assessment
Discuss Issues of Equality and Diversity and ways to promote inclusion with your learners. Review other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners.
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity are all aspects of a learner’s entitlement. Inclusivity is about involving all learners in relevant activities rather than excluding them for any reason either directly or indirectly.
Equality is about the rights of learners to attend and participate regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. Within the context of Lifelong Learning, Equality is considered to encompass: * An expectation of fair treatment * An opportunity to participate on equal terms.
Diversity is about valuing the differences in people.
What I need to think about as a tutor to ensure equality in my classroom practice?
Planning
* I will need to ensure that course documents take into consideration the individual needs of the learner? (Initial Assessment, Scheme of work, ILP) * I must make the learning environment conducive to learning e.g. (layout, accessibility) * I will include a variety of learning styles in the teaching – auditory, visual and kinaesthetic? (Schemes of work, lesson plans)
Delivery * I will allocate appropriate time during learner’s induction for information and discussion on equality and diversity, including policies, etc? (Scheme of work, lesson plans, ILP, complaints procedure) * I will set appropriate ground rules with learners (Lesson plan) * Appropriate assessment methods must be used for all learners? (Differentiation) * I must use appropriate and sensitive language and challenge inappropriate use of language * Co-operative learning - This will help learners to work as part of a team, whilst at the same time ensuring that everybody’s contribution is valued. This approach to learning can help break down
Bibliography: * Ann Gravels “Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.” Chapter 1 * Mary Francis, Jim Gould “Achieving your PTLLS Award.”