Katya, we are going to pilot the Marshall ACM student diversity e-learning module soon at UCCA.
Feel free to contact me off list if you want to talk about it.
Regards
Penny
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katya Hosking
Sent: 26 March 2008 14:12
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Subject: E&D materials aimed at students
Dear all,
Most colleges and universities have some sort of E&D training for staff, often including an online element. Does anyone provide anything similar for students?
We're at an early stage in developing some materials which could be incorporated into the curriculum (rather than being delivered separately) and I'm pasting the initial sketch of learning outcomes and format below. I'd be really interested to hear people's thoughts: suggestions for content, ideas for assessment tasks, warnings about where such projects might go wrong - any sort of feedback at all would be very welcome!
All the best,
Katya
Online resources to deliver teaching in equality and diversity to students
The initial impetus for this project is the requirement of many accrediting bodies that students should address issues of diversity in preparation for professional registration, and the pilot will focus on programmes which lead to such registration. However, student reflection on equality and diversity issues is also essential in fostering a culture of dignity and respect both within the University and, later, in employment, and it is important in the intellectual development of reflective and competent citizens. The intention, therefore, is that the materials will gradually be made available across the University.
Learning outcomes
At this early stage it is envisaged that, on completion, students should be able to demonstrate:
1. knowledge of socially or politically significant dimensions of difference, such as ● race/ethnicity, ● gender, ● disability, ● age, ● culture & language, ● sexual orientation, ● religion or other philosophical belief, and ● socioeconomic class, including historical context and an overview of relevant UK demography;
2. an understanding of the ‘anatomy’ of discrimination - of the family of concepts including prejudice, stereotyping, oppression and institutional discrimination;
3. an understanding of the relationship between diversity and inequality, including how difference can lead to disadvantage (e.g. in relation to public services);
4. basic knowledge of relevant legislation;
5. an ability to articulate reflections on their own identities and attitudes to difference, and an understanding of the way attitudes are affected by social context.
One key aim is that its format should permit various modes of engagement. The intention at this stage is that each topic will include four elements:
a) some presentation of material;
b) a task or activity applying the content or concepts;
c) an additional reflective exercise;
d) suggestions for further research or action.
Students will be able to complete (a) and (b) independently, and schools may require them to submit results from (b) to demonstrate completion. The reflective exercise could then be used to structure discussion within a tutorial or workshop session, or as a written exercise which students could submit for assessment. In this way, schools will be able to select topics and tasks which fit their requirements, and may embed them within existing modules or treat them as independent tasks.
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Katya Hosking [log in to unmask]
Accessible Curriculum Officer
Registry, Cardiff University
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(029) 2087 9218
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