Explain How To Analyse Own Responsibilities For Promoting Equality And Diversity
1.2 Analyse own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity.
The Equality Act 2010 brought together all elements of previously enforceable legislation relevant to potentially discriminatory factors of society. Some aspects of this new Act superseded previous laws. The fundamental aims and progressive nature of this type of legislature meet the ongoing desire in the UK to build a fairer society, creating truly equal opportunities for all individuals to reach their potential regardless of their differences.
Teachers should implement and uphold procedures and behaviour which reflect the aims of this legislation. They should be mindful that verbal and non verbal communication, with students or colleagues is free of words, actions, conduct, environment that could be interpreted to discriminate one individual from …show more content…
Direct Discrimination : example :
Teachers should not favour one group or individual over another either positively or negatively discriminating ensuring all students are not only treated equally but their feedback reinforces this to Teachers where appropriate.
For example, if teaching a group for whom English may not be their first language, Teachers must find ways to communicate the subject that best meets the needs of the whole class, as well as individuals. This could be something as simple as avoiding the use of local or colloquial references.
Diversity :
Any differences amongst a group should be acknowledged and respectfully embraced. Where appropriate and relevant, differences could be celebrated in a factual manner. EG., acknowledging the multi-cultural aspect of the subject and its many influences. Teaching of this nature would assist to promote the positive recognition of Diversity amongst students and teachers.
Student
The Equality Act 2010 brought together all elements of previously enforceable legislation relevant to potentially discriminatory factors of society. Some aspects of this new Act superseded previous laws. The fundamental aims and progressive nature of this type of legislature meet the ongoing desire in the UK to build a fairer society, creating truly equal opportunities for all individuals to reach their potential regardless of their differences.
Teachers should implement and uphold procedures and behaviour which reflect the aims of this legislation. They should be mindful that verbal and non verbal communication, with students or colleagues is free of words, actions, conduct, environment that could be interpreted to discriminate one individual from …show more content…
Direct Discrimination : example :
Teachers should not favour one group or individual over another either positively or negatively discriminating ensuring all students are not only treated equally but their feedback reinforces this to Teachers where appropriate.
For example, if teaching a group for whom English may not be their first language, Teachers must find ways to communicate the subject that best meets the needs of the whole class, as well as individuals. This could be something as simple as avoiding the use of local or colloquial references.
Diversity :
Any differences amongst a group should be acknowledged and respectfully embraced. Where appropriate and relevant, differences could be celebrated in a factual manner. EG., acknowledging the multi-cultural aspect of the subject and its many influences. Teaching of this nature would assist to promote the positive recognition of Diversity amongst students and teachers.
Student