Equaltiy,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_in_Education

Assignment 1: Roles and Responsibilities Task 2: Current legislation and codes of practice Equality is about giving all learners the opportunity to attend and participate in their chosen course of education. It is all about helping to create a learning environment that is free from all forms of discrimination. Within the classroom it is important to treat all students equally and fairly. It is about supporting learners no matter their social background or gender. It is important to ensure that all students are given the same chance to learn and develop. It is important to treat students as individuals. An equalities approach understands that our social identity – in terms of gender, race, disability, age, social class, sexuality and religion – will impact on our life experiences. Diversity is about valuing the differences in people, whether that relates to gender, race, age, disability or any individual characteristics they may have. Everyone is an individual unique with their own needs and characteristics. Nowadays, societies are becoming more pluralistic, and it is important to raise children awareness of others around, who are different. Different culture, race, religion, beliefs, sexual orientated, educational background, medical condition. As an example of promoting diversity in a classroom with students of different culture background would be to learn about their traditions and celebrating by sharing their culture. Inclusion is about involving all learners in relevant activities rather than excluding them for any reason either directly or indirectly. It is supporting learners with different strategies. It means recognising, accommodating and meeting the learning needs of all your students. It means students have a range of individual learning. Making the necessary adjustment for students with some kind of disability can benefit all students. Providing creche facilities for single parents. In making your teaching inclusive you reassess the material you use teaching and the way in which it is delivered and assessed. Inclusion in education involves as well: • Valuing all students and staff equally. • Acknowledging the right of students to an education in their locality. • Emphasising the role of schools in building and developing values, as well as in the increasing achievement. • Improving schools for staff as well as for students. • Recognising that inclusion in education is one aspect of inclusion in society. • Encouraging mutually sustaining relationships between school and communities.