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Social Inclusion and shared values Diversity Social Inclusion. The issue of diversity is not new Democracy requires we take diversity and social inclusion seriously. Democracy requires a symbiotic relationship Influence of the


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Social Inclusion and shared values

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Diversity – Social Inclusion.

 The issue of diversity is not new  Democracy requires we take diversity and

social inclusion seriously. Democracy requires a symbiotic relationship

 Influence of the liberal tradition based on

equality of opportunity

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Equity.

A condition or state of fair, inclusive, and respectful treatment of all people. Equity does not mean treating people the same without regard for individual differences.

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Equality vs Equity.

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Principles of Equity.

  • Is a foundation of excellence
  • Meets individual needs
  • Identifies and eliminates barriers
  • Promotes a sense of belonging
  • Involves the broad community
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Myth of Equality.

Equality of opportunity is sufficient Equality and equity are the same

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Equality:

  • refers to that which can be counted or measured: test

scores etc.

  • focus: equality of opportunity
  • sameness, one size fits all

Equity:

  • refers to what is most desirable and just
  • focus: fulfilling different needs
  • access and resources; equal outcomes

Equality and Equity are not the same.

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Frameworks from which schools can contribute

 Multi-culturalism  Inter-culturalism  Integrative anti-racism (critical

multiculturalism)

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Points for consideration:

Re-constructing inclusion: hospitality and symbiotic rather than

  • ne way.

Beyond one size fits all

Focus on both equality and equity.

Inclusivity and excellence go hand in hand

Inclusive curricula, pedagogies

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 Inclusive forms of assessment: alternative

assessments

 Create two-way dialogue about sensitive

issues

 Make educators aware of differences and

how they can deal with differences

Points for consideration:

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 Beyond skills: learning to know, to do, to

live together and to be.

 Problem of “democratic racism”  Importance of holistic education that

recognizes and offers different yet equally valuable pathways to reach different certifications of same value.

Points for consideration:

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