A…B…C…Diversity

The Florida Commission on Human Relations

Workshop Syllabus

• Vocabulary (Diversity defined)

• Pre-test (Self-assessment)

• ABC’s (Letter descriptions)

• Study tools (Examples of activities)

• Final exam (Taking what you’ve learned back with you)

Diversity Defined

Diversity --- the mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values, and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.

ssess yourself

1. Start by assessing our own (personal) diversity awareness, competency

2. Know the right Questions to get the right Answers.

Dimensions of Diversity

ecome Involved

Now that you have learned how people are impacted by their own diverse experiences, how do you integrate this concept in your community, school, family, work place?

Extended Learning Support Network (ELSN) Effective

Practices

PRACTICES STUDENT SCHOOL FAMILY COMMUNITY Self-examination of beliefs, attitudes & high expectations

Dialogue & Engagement to heal racism and other –ism’s

Supportive Learning Environment of Positive Self -Perception & Ability

Diversity Training

Cultural Responsiveness in Teaching Strategies & Materials

Commitment to adequate & equitable funding

Effective Literacy Instruction k-12, with emphasis on k-3

Teaching all students to high academic standards

Early Childhood Intervention

Data collection & analysis to drive instruction

Data collection & analysis to drive discipline plans & practices

Mentoring Programs

Non-violence & Peace Education Courses

School-to-Work Partnerships

Community Collaboration (i.e. Speakers Bureau…)

Systemic Reform & Renewal

Active Service Learning

Parent education (i.e. skill building, involvement, & empowerment)

Celebrate & Acknowledge Successes

ommunity

Facts, Figures and Demographic Data allow a community to plan, implement and modify programs, policies, and practices that meet and enhance a community's quality of life

In the community…

In the Community…

COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAPPING:A comprehensive road-map for addressing community issues that encourages the involvement of all community members.

When looking at community decision-making:

1.Review purpose & outcomes2.Identify key decision makers and other interested parties3.Plot resources (financial and social)4.Address any gaps5.Align resources

Keys to Partnership Success

NEW THINKING

COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION

How will we work together?

INFRASTRUCTURE

Organize around the work,

NOT the people!

COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAPPING

Where you are.

Where you want to be.

How we will get there!

PERSONAL INVESTMENT

What will keep you at the table?

RESULTS

Where are we going?

How do we measure our success?

inner

• What does your family do to embrace diversity at home?

• Do you lead by example? How?

At the Dinner Table…

At the Dinner Table…

• Make sure chores are equally split between genders.

• Discuss television shows or commercials that have bias/stereotypical undertones.

• Prepare diverse ethnic dishes for dinner to give your family a taste of other cultures.

• Expand your inner circle of friends to include people with diverse backgrounds and invite them to a

potluck dinner.

ducation

• Does diversity influence your school’s decision-making process?– Is there accountability for the

successes of incorporating diversity?

– Are there measures of success?

In the classroom…

In the classroom…

… some students get lower quality instruction

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In the classroom…

… some students get lower qualitylower quality instruction

… there are different and lower lower standardsstandards for some.

Sample Grade 10 Writing Assignment

“A frequent theme in literature is the conflict between the individual and society. From literature you have read, select a character who struggled with society. In a well-developed composition, identify the character and explain why this character’s conflict with society is important.”

Sample Grade 10 Writing Assignment

“Write a composition of at least four paragraphs on Dr. Martin Luther King’s most important contribution to this society. Illustrate your work with a neat cover page. Neatness counts.”

Strategies for Success in Schools

• Site Words• Vocabulary

Development• Study Skills• Memory Skills• Rigor in the

curriculum

• Hands-on/Minds-on Learning

• Whole Group Mastery Learning

• Study and Support Groups

• Multi-level problems

LLiteracy, LLearning, & LLeadership (3L)

Goals and Objectives

• Literacy: Reinforce a love for reading and knowledgeSuggested reading lists are provided to students each monthParents will encourage and support reading for enjoyment in their homes

• Learning: Develop an understanding of the benefits of diversityStudents will learn what diversity meansStudents will learn how diversity enriches their livesStudents will learn about culturally diverse role models throughout history

• Leadership: Teach life skills that create socially responsible leadersStudents will learn what a socially responsible leader isStudents will participate in activities that model:

- active listening - empathy- critical thinking - public speaking- conflict resolution - consensus building

Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

Sample ActivitiesSpecial Holiday Celebrations or Monthly Recognitions

• Chinese New Year (January or February)• Italian-American Month (October)• Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept-Oct)• Braille Literacy Month (January)

LLiteracy, LLearning, & LLeadership (3L)

Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

Sample Activities (continued)– Cultural Understanding

• Stereotypes • Respect

– Citizenship• Voting Lesson• Citizenship Day (September 17th)• Presidents Day

– Current Events• Women and the Media• Hate Crimes

LLiteracy, LLearning, & LLeadership (3L)

Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

• Florida RCPI's latest interactive CD-ROM, About Face, focuses on the anatomy of hate crimes and how bias and prejudicial attitudes can lead to more serious criminal activity.

• The program educates students about federal and state hate crime laws, builds problem-solving skills, and enhances critical thinking in our youth.

ABOUT FACE:TURNING AWAY FROM HATE

• Presents a video scenario of a hate crime that occurs at a high school.

• After watching the scenario, students have an opportunity to "interview" each of the main characters in the scene to get a better understanding of their motives and perspectives on the event.

ABOUT FACE:TURNING AWAY FROM HATE

•The CD includes a detailed Instructor's Guide that offers topics for discussion and ideas for lesson plans.

•The CD also educates students on the definitions and details of federal and state hate crime legislation. Interactive quizzes and games help students retain knowledge and keep them engaged in the learning process.

Youth Civil Rights Tour

Through this real-world experience, the torch of civil rights was passed on to foster a commitment for our youth to become the next generation of civil rights leaders.

students participated in a tour of significant civil rights landmarks in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Florida’s Civil Rights Act, Tallahassee

The students journeyed back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and emotions of the civil rights movement visiting key sites such as:– The Birmingham

Civil Rights Institute– The Rosa Parks Museum– Tuskegee Airmen

National Park– Lorraine Motel– Edmund Pettus Bridge

Youth Civil Rights Tour

Diversity DinnerIn celebration of International Human Rights Day, a diverse group of Tallahasseeans joined together for a meal where diversity was the main course.

Groups of people were provided with topics to discuss. Questions included:-- What is the status of civil rights today?

-- Should foreign-born citizens be allowed to run for President?

-- Should gay marriages be legalized?

Questions?

A…B…C…Diversity

Video:

Words of Encouragement

The Florida Commission on

Human Relations• Upholds the Florida Civil

Rights Act

• Investigates and Mediates Discrimination cases

• Seeks to ensure fair treatment and equal access to all people in Florida

• Helps people and communities resolve conflict

•Provides training and education on rights and responsibilities

•Forms partnerships with public and private entities in order to build inclusive communities throughout Florida

The Florida Commission on Human

Relations

Phone : 850-488-7082Toll Free: 1-800-342-8170Fax: 850-488-5291Web: http://fchr.state.fl.us

Celebrating Differences since 1969

We all smile in the same language…

Unity in Diversity