Pttls_Diversity

PTTLS Theory Task 3- Inclusion,Equality,Diversity and Points of Referral Explain how you could promote inclusion,equality and diversity with your current / future learners.Identify other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners This task aims to promote equality,diversity,and Inclusion, for my current and future learners, and includes points of referral.It will include examples of practice, explain their impact, and to recognise the occasions outside of my particular area of teaching when matters should be referred, and list where learners could obtain specialist information and support in relation to the teaching, training, and learning environment. The inclusion and involvment of all learners in their relevant activities is paramount, I try to find ways to reach each individual giving them confidence and motivation to progress with their learning. The exclusion of any individual however, for any reason either directly or indirectly could have an impact on the group and cause problems. Its important to value all learners equally, not all learners are the same, but still should be treated as equals, influencing training, teaching and assessment. Equality should influence, planning, development, delivery, evaluation and reflection for the teacher, and to afford learners every opportunity to achieve, and to provide the resources, facilities, and any other support networks available such as learning support, to underpin any learners' learning experience. Diversity of learners could include ethnic origin, gender, race, age, culture, belief, interest, anything that gives a learner an individual characteristic, it is important to seek out these characteristics in order to include these individualities during the teaching and learning process; for example, a learner or learners may have an interest in a particular subject it may be that the learner or learners could cover functional skills,and communication criteria through a presentation about this subject, promoting diversity and inclusion Recognising and using the concepts of inclusion, equality and diversity, not only meets legislative requirements within organisations but helps to build respect and rapport with learners and tutors.Showing interest in learners as individuals, is important. There may be situations, for example; if a learner had an emotional need that may require the learner to receive counselling, a learner may need help with health, accommodation or financial assistance. Learners may feel they are being discriminated against and wish to lodge an appeal or complaint, in these circumstances. I would direct learners to specialist advice and guidance from the appropriate support groups. Everyone is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity. In seeking to understand an individuals unique characteristics and encouraging them, contributes to the learning process, allowing for and utilising diversity and incorporating inclusion. Gravells (2008) states “Diversity is about valuing the difference in people, whether that relates to gender, race, age, disability or any other individual characteristics they may have”. Preparing To Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Gravells (2008)