Developing Diversity Consciousness
1) Reflect on your close circle of friends. How diverse is your group? Explain.
2) What are the negative consequences of cultural encapsulation?
3) Areas of diversity consciousness
A) Examining ourselves & our worlds
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
B) Expanding our knowledge of others & their worlds
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
C) Stepping outside of ourselves
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
D) Gauging the level of the playing field
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
E) Checking up on ourselves
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
F) Following through
Explanation of each area:
How you can practice and refine each area:
Reflection
1) Pretend that you are working at a hospital and your supervisor asks you to say diversity consciousness training for the staff. Your supervisor asks you to present your ideas at the meeting tomorrow. diversity consciousness training for the staff. Your supervisor asks you to present your ideas at the meeting tomorrow. Explain what activities, lessons, materials, etc. are recommended for the diversity consciousness training