Equality – UWS BA ePDPs

Societies and Lifestyles – Week 4 – 6/2/2017

Inclusion and Equality (Disability) This week we continued to build upon the knowledge we had gained from last week’s session on Equality and Inclusion. However, this week had more of a slant towards Inclusion and Equality for disabled people in the workplace and in society. We began by working with others to begin a […]

Society and Lifestyles – Monday 6th of January 2017

In society and lifestyles, we were learning about disabilities and what it means to have a disability. This was important as many people in society believe that disability can only be physical and not mental. We also learned more about the attitudes towards disabilities throughout history and how this has changed dramatically. In the past, … Continue reading “Society and Lifestyles – Monday 6th of January 2017”

Society and Lifestyles – 30th of January 2017

At the start of the lecture we had about 10 minutes to write about what we knew about the words inclusive and equality. I thought this was a good way of us learning as this gave us a chance to research what we were going to learn about. The lecturer then went into more detail … Continue reading “Society and Lifestyles – 30th of January 2017”

Inclusion and Equality – Disability 07/2/2017

Following this weeks class on disability, in relation to inclusion and equality. I feel I now have a wider understanding of the subject, that can sometimes be seen as a taboo topic. One of the most interesting points I took away from the lecture; that I feel will stay with me as I pursue a … Continue reading Inclusion and Equality – Disability 07/2/2017 →

Inclusion and Equality – Focusing on disability

From the class lecture on inclusion and equality with a focus on disability, I learned about the attitudes towards individuals in society who struggle with disabilities. For example, over the centuries the way individuals with disabilities were treated often resulted in persecution and extermination. I learned that the Equality Act of 2010 stated that individuals … Continue reading Inclusion and Equality – Focusing on disability →

Inclusion and Equality – Focus on Disability

The most recent focus on in Society and Lifestyles on inclusion and equality has been disability. We used this as an example to allow us to specifically think about certain types of inequality and exclusion in society. Disability is just one of the many named characteristics which are protected against discrimination by the Equality Act, 2010. However, … Continue reading Inclusion and Equality – Focus on Disability

Inclusion and Equality – 30/1/2017

During this input we looked in detail about the importance of inclusion and equality in todays society, with relation to the Equality Act of 2010. I found the input thoroughly interesting as someone who has always felt included and equal to my peers. As a perspective teacher I now understand that for a child to feel … Continue reading Inclusion and Equality – 30/1/2017 →

Societies and Lifestyles – Week 3 – 30/1/2017

Inclusion, Diversity and Equality This week we began a new topic which saw: Religion, Culture and Diversity come to a finish. We started off the lecture in an interesting and interactive way. The lecturer asked us to think and make a mind map on what we thought Inclusion and Equality were. This allowed all of […]

Inclusion and Diversity

During this input, we looked in detail about the importance of inclusion and equality in today’s society, with relation to the Equality Act of 2010. I found this input very interesting and relevant to becoming a teacher. As a perspective teacher, … Continue reading →

Inclusion and Equality

Today I found Inclusion and Equality a really interesting topic. I think inclusion and equality is a big problem that is kept under the surface and sugar coated when it should be something we are paying attention to everyday. Throughout the day, my attention has been drawn to Peggy McIntosh’s “invisible rucksack” discussing ‘white privilege’. […]

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Throughout the day, my attention has been drawn to Peggy McIntosh’s “invisible rucksack” discussing ‘white privilege’. From reading the 50 statements available in the PDF, I could relate to a couple of them because of being young and female but the thought of someone experiencing anymore than a couple seriously upsets me. I feel ignorant that I haven’t completely thought about these statements and I’m glad they have been brought to my attention. It also upsets me that people in the world can inflict these feelings onto others and I’m hoping being more aware of them will allow me to avoid inflicting these feelings on others.

I chose question 2, as well as 3, to discuss as I felt that one of the reasons I hadn’t noticed the “invisible rucksack” was because my school did an excellent job of creating an equal and inclusive environment.

Question 2

Think about the last school you attended as a learner.

Were all learners included?

Majority of learners were included, although my secondary school had a high percentage of none-English speaking students that I feel weren’t included.

What makes you think so?

By not having English as their first language, they weren’t fully involved in the learning and were also put into different level classes making it difficult for them to feel included and be involved in all aspects of learning and teaching.

Were all learners valued?

I felt all learners that contributed and tried were valued.

What makes you think so?

Many students didn’t want to be in school and didn’t try or work hard. I felt as though this caused some teachers and other pupils to value their work or attendance to the class lesser than students who worked hard and contributed to class discussions/work.

Were all achievements valued?

I would say yes.

What makes you think so?

Our secondary school had many different forms of achievement and I feel they were valued just as much as the next e.g. exam results, sport competitions, eco club etc.

Were all abilities valued?

Yes.

What makes you think so?

Everyone had different abilities and capabilities and the school valued and supported everyone’s differences.