Definitions of equality and diversity terms This document gives definitions of some of the words and phrases most commonly used when talking about equality and diversity in higher education. For a fuller list please refer to the booklet A to Z of equality and diversity cited on the last page. Assumptions Assumptions are the judgements made‚ or opinions held‚ about people. For example‚ assumptions can be based on experience of past behaviour e.g. ‘he has always let me know when
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Unit 203 - Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion. 1.1 Define what is meant by: Diversity:- Is that right of each individual to be different and to have differences from others. Equality:- the state of being equal‚ especially in status‚ rights or opportunities. Inclusion:- the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure. Discrimination:- the unjust or
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CT297 Principles of Diversity‚ Equality and inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings 1 Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion 1.1 Define what is meant by : Diversity Diversity means difference. When this is used with equality‚ this is about identifying individuals and group differences ie. Ability‚ culture‚ age‚ gender‚ religion and beliefs‚ treating people as individuals‚ and placing positive value on diversity. Diversity is about accepting your prejudgement ‚ allowing people
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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. Acknowledging the student’s needs and goals whilst respecting each individual student‚ giving them the appropriate help and support when needed without favouritism or prejudice‚ will allow the student to achieve entitlement‚ equality‚ inclusivity‚ diversity and differentiation in a classroom. Equality and Diversity; From this‚ the
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity SOC 315 Stephanie Medley-Rath February 01‚ 2012 Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion We live in a society and a country that is able to incorporate different cultures and be as diverse as possible. The following paper will address the dimensions of cultural diversity‚ the ethnic and cultural groups in which I identify‚ the difference between diversity and inclusion‚ the importance of workplace diversity training
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According to Gravells‚ 2006 equality relates to the right of all learners to attend and participate in lessons‚ whereas diversity is about valuing the differences of the learners. It is important for teachers to create a learning environment that is inclusive and celebrates diversity‚ it should be free from bias‚ stereotyping and prejudice. A college must provide a curriculum content that promotes equality and diversity through its teaching‚ assessment‚ learner progression and achievement‚ student
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Unit CU678 1.1 Describe what is meant by diversity and why it should be valued? Diversity can be differences in race‚ heritage‚ customs‚ belief systems‚ physical appearance‚ mental capabilities‚ etc. Diversity should be respected and valued because nobody is completely the same as anyone else. Why should these different traditions and customs be valued? They enrich a society because they allow people to experience different thinking processes‚ to see that there is more than one way of approaching
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education. The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things it is defined by four key stages to be spread over the 12 years of compulsory years of schooling. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject. Other types of schools such as academies and private schools don’t have to follow the national curriculum. Academies must teach a broad and balanced curriculum including English
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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. A teacher must have the ability to promote inclusion‚ equality and diversity into all of his or her sessions. Thus acknowledging and respecting individuals learning needs and giving support and assistance where and when necessary. A student is entitled to be part of the learning cycle without being treat differently to
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer Smith Garman Soc/315 January 31‚ 2011 Dana Batzka Abstract This paper addresses the many dimensions of cultural diversity. How these dimensions affect which cultural‚ ethnic‚ or other groups people identify with‚ and how these groups affect our social circles. The difference between diversity and inclusion is identified as well as the importance of diversity training within the workplace and how workplace culture is affected by diversity. Thinking
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