1、Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum,University of Wolverhampton Biennial Conference 2008 Berry Dicker,2,Equality and Diversity in the curriculum.,What this day consists of.Some points of interest of how we got here. A short summary of the stage one research.An end note.,3,What this conference c
2、overs,10.30 Dr Katherine Pinnock. (Video) Research Project TwoEmbedding Equality and Diversity in the curriculum:Developing and Disseminating Effective practice11.00 Dr Glynis Cousin. University of Wolverhampton. The Internationalisation agenda11.45 Dr Margaret Sills. HEA Mental Well Being in the Cu
3、rriculum12.25 Dr Richard Brown. Keele University E and D in the Curriculum. Online E and D in the curriculum.,4,Programme continued,After lunch 13.40 Professor Sally Glen. PVC. University of Wolverhampton Introduction to Sharing good practice 14.00 Sharing good practice Brief presentations from 4 Un
4、iversity of Wolverhampton Schools. Paul Lister. School of Engineering and the Built Environment Barbara Canning. School of EducationMeena Dhanda. School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences Patricia Bond. School of Health14.45 Discussion Groups 15.45 Plenary,5,What to do in the discussion gr
5、oups.,Discussion Groups 1) Select a chair and a spokesperson for the plenary. (Please give the summary notes to Berry Dicker or Neil Gordon at end)2) Share comments and observations arising from the conference.3) Share how you would advise a colleague wishing to design a curriculum with E&D embedded
6、. What are the main aspects for her/him to consider?4)How do you think students might be involved in future E&D in the curriculum research? 5)What would you like to see the E&D in the Curriculum Working Group/University do to further promote E&D in the curriculum.(Though we make no promises),6,Some
7、milestones local and national, for the University of Wolverhampton,1995 EOC with UW Department of Total Quality Management develops some Equal Opportunities in the curriculum guidance questions c1996 this guidance dropped by UW as staff seen as dealing with too many demands March 1997 HEFCE Quality
8、Assessment Division produce guidance notes for academics on Equal Opportunities in the Curriculum 1997 CVCP (now UUK) CRE, CVCP publish HE and Equality which has a large (and very useful section on the curriculum.,7,Some milestones local and national, for the University of Wolverhampton,No mention o
9、f EO in the QAD Quality Assessors Handbook 1996-8 on how to do an HEI visit. 1999 UW Project Tecknowledgable on making learning more accessible for students with disabilities. 2000The Excellence Challenge David Blunkett announces target of 50% 18-30 yr olds in higher education by 2010. Funding is ma
10、de available to support this. 2000 RRAA requires HEIs to have a race policy and has a specific duty to promote good race relations. First of the positive duties,8,Some milestones local and national, for the University of Wolverhampton,2002 UW has an Equal Opportunities in the Curriculum biennial con
11、ference. 2003 HEFCE consultation on widening participation and curriculum access:developing policies on admissions and curriculum can help widen participation. 2003 employment regulations on Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief, and in 2006 Age. Positive duty to promote also in DDA 2005 and for g
12、ender in the Equality Act 2006.,9,Some milestones local and national, for the University of Wolverhampton.,2005 HEFCE funds 74 CETLs. UW wins one Enabling Achievement in a Diverse Student Body 2005 Equal Opportunities in the Curriculum Working group of the Equality and Diversity Committee formed. Re
13、search on Equal Opportunities in the curriculum commissioned from PRI Project One Approaches, resources and barriers to embedding equal opportunities in the curriculum, completed December 2006 Project two on embedding Equality and Diversity in the curriculum completed April 2008,10,Project One Appro
14、aches, resources and barriers to embedding equal opportunities in the curriculum,An in-depth documentary analysis was conducted of:Quality Assurance Agency subject benchmark statements, (10 studied)School policy documents, School Programme Specification Template (PSTs). (UW New PST since Nov include
15、s RRAA and SENDA reqts. At this time only 3 done under the new template. 3 referred to RRAA and 2 to SENDA in defining their module aims and learning outcomes. 20 modules out of about 240 gave explicit consideration to Equality and Diversity ) In-depth interviews were conducted with University staff
16、 at two different levels. Macro-level interviews face-to-face interviews (26 in all) with Associate Deans, Learning and Teaching representatives,Equality and Diversity representatives from each of the 10 schools. Micro-level interviewing involved conducting telephone interviews with eight other key
17、representatives in the University,11,Approaches, resources and barriers to embedding equal opportunities in the curriculum,Findings from the documentary analysis of 10 QAA subject benchmark statements: no consistent template for the statements, but that despite some variation in structure, each stat
18、ement made reference to: an introductiondefining principlesnature/extent of the subjectsubject knowledgesubject skills & transferable skillsareas of performancelearning, teaching and assessmentlearning environment & resources,12,Project One Approaches, resources and barriers to embedding equal oppor
19、tunities in the curriculum,Subject benchmark statement analysis indicated that they generally place more emphasis on EO/diversity as an area of knowledge as opposed to an issue, which should be considered in relation to the context in which the programme is delivered. (roughly 55 refs to Equal Oppor
20、tunities /diversity in the knowledge section, 25 in the skills section, 11 in the introduction, fewer than ten in all others but in the sections on resources, achievement and performance there were none.)Findings also indicate that very little emphasis is placed on EO/diversity issues within section
21、s of the subject benchmark statements that relate to the student experience of a programme.,13,Project one Approaches, resources and barriers to embedding equal opportunities in the curriculum,Barriers to embedding EO in the curriculum identified through the macro-level interviewing phase included:p
22、rocess issues, in terms of how curriculum focus can be shifted away from EO issues due to administrative tasks, and also included curriculum requirements from external governing/ accreditation bodies. gaps in understanding when asked about resources for embedding EO/diversity for each of the six equ
23、ality strands, sexual orientation/LGBT and religious beliefs showed a greater number of uncertain responses than negative responses. Findings also pointed towards a need for more practical guidance on how EO/diversity may be further embedded into the teaching curriculum. This practical guidance is w
24、hat is required to pave the way for a move towards more pro-active activity instead of a reactive response to fit in with legislation.,14,Project One Approaches, resources and barriers to embedding equal opportunities in the curriculum,the focus of the micro-level interviews was on the barriers to e
25、mbedding EO/diversity in the curriculum. variability was highlighted in relation to the extent to which EO/diversity issues were mainstreamed into the curriculum. Several examples of good practice were highlighted by the interviewees. The role of teaching staff was seen as crucial in terms of effect
26、ing change in this area. However, it was also felt that they had to have the support structures in place to assist them. (Individual and institutional response required) Some Staff non-attendance at training workshops was felt to be an issue. Negative staff attitudes were mentioned, as was lack of s
27、taff time. Students were seen as a vital group whose attitudes needed to be explored further.,15,Stage two research project,Embedding Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum: Developing and Disseminating Effective PracticeThe stage two project took forward the recommendation from stage one: Follow
28、-up research is required to compare the opinions of those interviewed for this research, to those who are at the fore front of curriculum delivery.,16,A ground swell of staff have been engaging with Equality and Diversity in the curriculum as a matter of good practice throughout this period.,Source
29、of pictures The Open University,17,18,. Questions to think about during course development:Every course is different, but the following questions may be useful as you develop your thinking:Can you incorporate materials representing non-traditional perspectives of your subject area? Are there specifi
30、c issues relating to diversity and equal opportunities for this subject that should be incorporated? Does your course encourage students to be curious beyond their own cultural boundaries? Is it possible to include global perspectives of your subject within the course? Are you able to acknowledge an
31、d incorporate within your materials the knowledge and understanding that students from diverse backgrounds will bring to your course? Can you give students the opportunity to recognise the influence of their own cultural experience and identity in their response to course materials? Will there be co
32、nsistency across an award in the handling of diversity issues for students?The Equality and Diversity Office, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA,19,Ongoing work as the ground swell continues,Inclusive-curriculum mailbase (Jiscmail)What I did in The Netherlands was indeed curriculum-oriented:
33、 review the curriculum (approaches, materials, assessment et cetera), on diversity and develop an action plan to infuse the curriculum with (more) diversity where necessary. I intend to . broaden it by looking at students and staff representation as well as their experiences, and policies and proced
34、ures (e.g. recruitment, workload allocation, promotion) that are related to this. I could even go further and look at the diversity subtext, i.e. how values and beliefs prevent the curriculum, staff and students from becoming more diverse.Gaby Jacobs. Keele University Anglia Ruskin University are ru
35、nning a project on equality proofing the curriculum.HEA conferences, dissemination events, special interest groups Equality and Diversity in the curriculumThe InCurriculum project is a 3-year project that began in August 2008. It is a collaboration between Norwich School of Art and Design, University of Westminster and De Montfort University. The website link is http:/www.incurriculum.org.uk/ however it is still under development,20,End of Presentation,
