Equality and Diversity
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 7304
Unit One: Equality and Diversity
Theory Assessment
Rationale
In today’s ever changing, diverse and multicultural society, it can create many challenges for teachers in the lifelong learning sector, as well as individuals, groups and employers.
As an optional unit for the Certificate in Lifelong Learning Sector, I was required to research aspects of Equality and Diversity through a practical and theory assessment. This was done through individual work. Examination of this topic would allow me to think about the way in which I teach my students, be able to incorporate the ideas and illustrate the process of teaching and learning using these inclusive methods.
Equality allows all students the right to have access to and participate in education regardless of their disability or other circumstances. Gravells (2008) believes that ‘Inequality and discrimination should be tacked to ensure fairness, decency and respect among learners.’
Diversity, as Gravells (2008) suggests is ‘...about valuing and respecting the differences in learners, regardless of ability and/or circumstances, or any other individual characteristics the may have.’ Diversity can add substance to a tutors teaching by them incorporating learners diverse experiences into their sessions. Using students experiences as a teaching resource can encourage students to overcome their stereotypes and enable them to recognise other diverse backgrounds. This can also help promote a positive environment for all students.
Due to working with adults with learning disabilities, it is essential that as a tutor I promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where I ensure students diversity is celebrated. If as a tutor, I am able to recognise the diversity of my students and embrace it, I can lead by example and promote an inclusive environment. This positive example can encourage other students or colleagues to respect
Unit One: Equality and Diversity
Theory Assessment
Rationale
In today’s ever changing, diverse and multicultural society, it can create many challenges for teachers in the lifelong learning sector, as well as individuals, groups and employers.
As an optional unit for the Certificate in Lifelong Learning Sector, I was required to research aspects of Equality and Diversity through a practical and theory assessment. This was done through individual work. Examination of this topic would allow me to think about the way in which I teach my students, be able to incorporate the ideas and illustrate the process of teaching and learning using these inclusive methods.
Equality allows all students the right to have access to and participate in education regardless of their disability or other circumstances. Gravells (2008) believes that ‘Inequality and discrimination should be tacked to ensure fairness, decency and respect among learners.’
Diversity, as Gravells (2008) suggests is ‘...about valuing and respecting the differences in learners, regardless of ability and/or circumstances, or any other individual characteristics the may have.’ Diversity can add substance to a tutors teaching by them incorporating learners diverse experiences into their sessions. Using students experiences as a teaching resource can encourage students to overcome their stereotypes and enable them to recognise other diverse backgrounds. This can also help promote a positive environment for all students.
Due to working with adults with learning disabilities, it is essential that as a tutor I promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where I ensure students diversity is celebrated. If as a tutor, I am able to recognise the diversity of my students and embrace it, I can lead by example and promote an inclusive environment. This positive example can encourage other students or colleagues to respect