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OurSpace: Dimensions of
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, ,To ry a Fie ld s Pro g ra m A ssista n t M ississip p i C o u n ty
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Learner Outcomes
Become aware of how each of us isdifferent
Better understand how differences
affect our group and community,and
Acquire knowledge of how we can use
this diversity to better our society asa whole.
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Word Association
Politician
Lawyer
Professor
Man in a wheelchair
Californian
Homeless person
Black male teenager
Police officer
Farmer
400-pound man
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Quote
We are a nation of communities... abrilliant
diversity spread like stars, like a
thousand pointsof light in a broad and peaceful sky.
George H. W. Bush
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Diversity
Diversity is defined as differencesamong people
with respect to age, class, ethnicity,
gender, physical and mental ability, race,
sexual orientation, spiritual practice, and
human qualities.
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Benefits of AcceptingDiversity
Increased productivity
Tapping into and developingunderused human potential
Enhanced creativity and innovation
Increased feeling of concern forinequities
More participation and involvement ofall members
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Ages and Stages
The 4-H Youth Development programrecognizes that youth developdifferently. However, there are
characteristics they all share.
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Age Groups
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood
Young Teens
Teens
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Developmental Domains
Social
Intellectual
Emotional
Physical
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Activities
Chain of Diversity
Diversity Challenge
The Diversity Wheel
Remember Me
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Across the Line(cloverbuds 5-8)
This is a get-to-know you better game.As leader,
you will make statements andwhomever the
statement applies should step across
the line tothe other side.
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The Diversity Wheel
The purpose of the Diversity WheelActivity is to teach the different
levels of and types of diversity; and to
begin the self-assessment process indeveloping cultural competence with
diverse groups.
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A Trip to the MallEarly Teens 12-14
Obtain a deck of common playing
cards and plan to use them all,depending on the size of your group.If you have a larger group, you may
need more than one deck.
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Cultural Competence
Cultural competence is the process bywhich
individuals and organizations learn to
respond respectfully and effectively to all
people, even those who differ from them, in a
manner that affirms and values their worth.
8 El t di till d t 4 C t
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8 Elements distilled to 4 Concepts
BelongingPositive Relationship with a caringadultAn inclusive environmentA safe environment
MasteryEngagement in LearningOpportunity for Mastery
IndependenceOpportunity to see oneself as anactive participant in the futureOpportunity for self-determination
GenerosityOpportunity to value and practiceservice for others
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Why is Meeting Youth Needs so Important?
I f N e e
i s M e t
P o s i t i v e
I f N e e
i s M e t
N e g a t i v
I f N e e
i s u n m
W h a t H a p p
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If Youth Needs are met in Positive Ways:
Belonging Mastery Power Generosity
Attached
LovingFriendlyIntimate
SocialCooperative
Trusting
Achieving
SuccessfulCreativeProblem-solver
MotivatedPersistentCompetent
Autonomous
ConfidentAssertiveResponsible
Inner ControlSelf-DisciplinedLeadership
Altruistic
CaringSharingLoyal
EmpathicPro-socialSupportive
Youth develop characteristics most of us relate to character...
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If Youth Needs are met in Negative Ways:
Belonging Mastery Power Generosity
Gang LoyaltyCraves
Affection& AcceptancePromiscuousClingingOverly-
Dependent
OverachieverArrogant
Risk-seekerCheaterWorkaholicPerseveresDelinquent
Skills
DictatorialReckless
BullySexual ProwessManipulativeRebelliousDefies
Authority
OverinvolvedPlays Martyr
Co-dependentNoblesseOblige
Unmet needs can become defining factors in the lives of youth...
If N d i U t
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If Need is Unmet:
Belonging Mastery Power Generosity
Unattached
GuardedRejectingLonelyAloofIsolated
Distrustful
Nonachiever
Avoids RiskFearsChallengesUnmotivatedGives Up Easily
Submissive
LacksConfidenceIrresponsibleHelplessnessUndisciplined
EasilyInfluenced
Selfish
NarcissisticHardenedAnti-socialExploitative
Some youth retreat or give up on getting needs met...
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Diversity Dictionary
Bias: is when we fail to beobjective and impartialabout people or an issue.It is an attitude based onpersonal, subjective
preference.
Stereotype: are mentalpictures we
have of a group of people,which
when we apply them on thebasis of
that perception. Stereotypesmy
distort our ability to perceivepeople
as they are.
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Diversity Dictionary
Culture: is the sharing ofknowledge and meaningthat influences beliefsand behaviors
Cultural Competence: isthe process by whichindividuals andorganizations learn torespond respectfully and
effectively to all people,even those who differfrom them, in a mannerthat affirms and valuestheir worth whileprotecting and preserving
the dignity of each.
Discrimination: is definedas the systematic,intended or unintended,denial of recognition,power, privilege, andopportunity to certain
people based on thegroups to which theybelong. When people acton basis of theirprejudices and
stereotypes, they areguilty of discrimination.
Prejudice: to judge peoplewithout really knowingthem, on the basis of the
group they belong to isprejudice. Its victims are
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Supply List
The Diversity Wheel1. Large Dimensions of Diversity Wheel Poster
2. Copy for each participant of Dimensions of Diversity handout
3.
Across the Line1. Rope/Masking tape