Valuing Diversity and Appreciating Differences (2-part series)

Series Overview

The goal of this 2-part series is to raise awareness about the diversity in adult education using two different lenses: a.) through the model of cross-cultural paradigms; and b.) through the eyes of students with learning challenges. At the end of this 2-part series, participants will gain an appreciation of the differences among staff and students and reflect on what their new learning/insights compel them to change and how they plan to implement them into their own practice.

Audience: Program Managers, Teachers, Counselors, Coordinators

Facilitator: Be Jensen

Location: Please register separately for each session. Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.

Note: Attendance to both sessions is recommended but not necessary

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Session I: Cross-Cultural Paradigms

Date: April 14, 2021

Time: 10:am - 1 pm

Description: In this first session, participants will enhance their awareness and ability to value and appreciate differences by learning about three models of Cross-Cultural Paradigms (The Iceberg Model, the Hall Model, and Kohl’s Model for Comparing and Contrasting Cultures).They will also learn to use the D.I.E Technique as a tool to overcome prejudgments and stereotyping. They will have an opportunity to reflect on how these models & technique could be utilized in their own classroom settings to foster the value of diversity among their students.

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If you are interested in Sessions II of this series, see descriptions and registration links below.

Session 2: Looking at Challenges through a Pupil's Lens

Date: April 21,2021

Time: 10:am - 1 pm

Description: In the second session of this series, participants will review in-depth Rick Lavoie’s teachings on the frustrations, anxieties, and tensions that every learning disabled learner undergoes so they gain a better understanding of the learner’s struggles, develop more compassion and empathy, and be more open to exploring ways to accommodate their special needs.

To register for Session 2: https://dycdaldiversitypart2042121.eventbrite.com

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