The Importance Of Diversity In Higher Education
Definition. Merriam Webster defines diversity as the condition of having or being composed of differing elements and qualities or the inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization. Diversity awareness is constantly shaping the way that society approach or address populations in regards to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual-orientation, language, and social class in P-12 and higher education settings.
Challenges and Research Techniques
Challenges and Research Techniques. Higher education and P—12 entities face many challenges in regards to diversity. Several research studies show that many situations works directly against students’ learning. For example, one study reports that women and minority faculty members are less satisfied …show more content…
For instance, a participants’ observation study was completed in a national study of academic psychology students that were submitting letters of interest for teaching in higher education. Meanwhile, the letters were rated by a diverse group of males and females. Consequently, diversity of gender posed a challenge for female candidates because their male counterparts received higher ratings in regards to their positive impact in the profession of teaching, ability to positively impact student learning and their ability to conduct …show more content…
Several techniques are used in P-12 and higher education settings in an effort to disallow diversity issues to work against student learning in these settings. For example, opportunities for increased interaction with minority students and teachers, focus on the individual’s personality, qualifications, merits, and interests, treat all individuals regardless of their minority group with respect, and actively promote inclusive communities. Implementing these techniques with integrity will at least alleviate students from harboring a sense of bias in regards to course offerings, teacher assignment, grades, acceptance into higher education programs, and promotion or retention in the P-12 and higher education
Challenges and Research Techniques
Challenges and Research Techniques. Higher education and P—12 entities face many challenges in regards to diversity. Several research studies show that many situations works directly against students’ learning. For example, one study reports that women and minority faculty members are less satisfied …show more content…
For instance, a participants’ observation study was completed in a national study of academic psychology students that were submitting letters of interest for teaching in higher education. Meanwhile, the letters were rated by a diverse group of males and females. Consequently, diversity of gender posed a challenge for female candidates because their male counterparts received higher ratings in regards to their positive impact in the profession of teaching, ability to positively impact student learning and their ability to conduct …show more content…
Several techniques are used in P-12 and higher education settings in an effort to disallow diversity issues to work against student learning in these settings. For example, opportunities for increased interaction with minority students and teachers, focus on the individual’s personality, qualifications, merits, and interests, treat all individuals regardless of their minority group with respect, and actively promote inclusive communities. Implementing these techniques with integrity will at least alleviate students from harboring a sense of bias in regards to course offerings, teacher assignment, grades, acceptance into higher education programs, and promotion or retention in the P-12 and higher education