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This module is part of our Diversity series on embracing all families and students.
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Valuing Diversity

How do you respond to the diversity issue? Are you better at discussing or reacting to some dimensions of diversity than others, for instance, race vs. sexual orientation? Although you may quickly react when offended by things others say or do, do you recognize when and how you offend others?
Reacting-to-Differences

At a Glance

Explore how individuals and organizations can gain 'diversity competence'. Workshop activity includes "hot buttons" activity to help identify stereotypical behaviors that make you angry. You'll be guided through a discussion on how to respond to your "hot buttons" being pushed and how you would like to respond in the future. Participants will identify strategies to communicate more courageously about diversity; explore how to fully embrace and demonstrate the value we place on the diversity among our students, their families, and our coworkers; and examine how to maximize the impact of our diversity work in schools.

Topics

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Positive School Environments
  • Professional Leadership

Outcomes

  • Identify strategies to communicate more courageously about diversity
  • Explore how to fully embrace and demonstrate the value we place on the diversity among our students, their families, and our coworkers
  • Examine how to maximize the impact of our diversity work in schools
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NEA Center for Social Justice

Last Updated: February 24, 2021

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Audience Role

  • Education Support Professional
  • Teacher

Grade

  • Elementary School
  • High School
  • Middle School

Session Length

Sessions can be tailored to the needs of the state or local affiliate

Session Format

In person

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This module is part of our Diversity series on embracing all families and students.

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