Diversity

• TAL
• Special Education

Diversity

Learning objective

To understand what diversity is, it's importance and how people are diverse. 

Success Criteria

By the end of this lesson you will be able to...

State what 'diversity' means in simple terms

Give examples of how people can be diverse

Explain why diversity is so important

Starter: Fruit Salad 

In your table groups look at the different items on your table

Discuss within your groups...

Are all of the items the same?

In which ways are they similar?

In which ways are they different?

What do you think the word 'diversity' means?

What is Diversity?

In simple terms diversity means differences.

Diversity is about embracing differences and including people from all walks of life. 

 

In which ways can people be diverse?

People may differ in many ways including their race, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, disabilities, culture or appearance. 

Diversity is about what makes each of us unique and includes our backgrounds, personality, life experiences and beliefs, all of the things that make us who we are. It is a combination of our differences that shape our view of the world, our perspective and our approach

Diversity is important in today's world because it helps us learn from each other and understand that everyone is unique and special in their own way.

Some differences are visible and some are not.

Diversity is about respecting and celebrating the differences in all people. It also helps us realise that we're all humans, despite differences in how we look or dress, or what we eat or the things that we celebrate.

Why is diversity important?

What is diversity all about?

Can differences in people always be seen?

In what ways can people be diverse?

Name one way in which you are similar to someone else in class.

Name one way in which you are different to anyone else in class.

Which of the following words best describes 'diversity'

1. Similarities
2. Differences
3. Exactly the same
4. Opposites

Which of the following would be ways in which people are diverse?

1. Race
2. Appearance
3. Religious beliefs
4. All of the above

Name something that makes these two
people
different?

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Why is diversity important?

How confident do you feel about understanding the meaning of diversity?

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Plenary: Tell me a way in which people can be diverse (different)