Equality and Diversity in an Educational Environment

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMRENT
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMRENT
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Task two:.........................................................................................................................................2
Task Three:......................................................................................................................................4
Task Four.........................................................................................................................................6
Task Five.........................................................................................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
Reference List:...............................................................................................................................11

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Introduction
It can be said that Equality and Diversity refers to the idea of
promotion and acceptance of the differences between people due to their
different ethnic and cultural background. However, it can be mentioned that
principles of equality ensures that everyone is treated equally and no one is
treated unfairly. Individuals should not be discriminated on the basis of their
age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Promoting
Equality and diversity in education is of utmost importance (Cole 2017). In
my opinion promotion of equality and Diversity has helped create a better
learning environment for all students and learners alike. The principles of
Equality and Diversity are governed by the provisions as stated in the
Equality Act 2010 (Legislation.gov.uk, 2017).
Task two:
Part A: Reflection on how promotion of equality and diversity helped
create a safe and enabling learning environment
In my belief Teachers should aim to create an environment where
students feel safe and comfortable. It is also to be mentioned that children
should be respectful of the customs of other cultures and respect the
differences of other cultures. In my opinion creating a safe learning
environment following some rules to promote equality and diversity among
the students is essential. It is to be mentioned that promotion of equality
and diversity in the classroom does not need to be a challenge for
teachers. Implementation of principles of equality and Diversity has helped
setting rules in regards to how people are to be treated in a multicultural

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society. It also helps to remove prejudices and negative attitudes about
other cultures and communities of the society. The principles of equality
and Diversity clearly state that teachers and students should be treated
fairly and equally. I have been able to promote multiculturalism through
lessons making students and learners familiar with other cultures and
Customs of different cultures of the society. This has only been made
possible due to promotion of equality and diversity educational
environment. In my opinion the promotion of equality and Diversity, has
enabled students to get access to all the facilities of and opportunities of
the educational institution without any discrimination. It can also be noted
that the promotion of equality and diversity has led to the identification of
opportunities for teachers to teach students coming from different ethnic
and cultural backgrounds and to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Part B: Strategies used in the promotion of equality and diversity in a
classroom:
 Implementation of policies and principles, which do not discriminate
against students in the teaching practice, is vital. It can be stated that
policies and procedures of a school should not discriminate against
any of the students of such School. Discriminatory procedures will
have negative impacts on the lives of students (Thompson 2016).
 Promotion of interaction between the staff of the school and students
coming from different ethnic and religious backgrounds also helps to
promote equality and diversity in an educational institution (Evans
2017).
 Promoting multiculturalism through lessons helps students learn
about different cultures of the society and be respectful of the
differences of different cultures (Banks 2015). This practice is vital for
the achievement of the aforementioned goal. It is to be stated that
children should be taught that they are all a part of a big society,
therefore everyone deserves equal treatment.