Diversity and Inclusion in Education
Diversity and Inclusion in Education is an important piece of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals under SDG4.
Diversity is everything that makes people different from each other. This includes many different factors: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability, age, religious belief, or political conviction. All these factors work together to inform how students (and teachers, and everyone else encounter the world.
What you will learn
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- Develop a critical understanding of the concepts and assumptions about diversity and difference, including notions of ability and disability, socio-economic background, race, ethnicity, and cultural background, beliefs and religion, and gender.
- Develop awareness of historical and contemporary definitions of inclusive education, taking into account policy, theories and models.
- Develop the ability to critically analyse contexts in order to identify barriers to developing inclusive and equitable quality education for all learners. Develop knowledge about ways to develop inclusive and equitable quality education for all learners, taking into account their diverse characteristics and needs.
How you will learn
This course is divided into four weeks and each lecture lasts 2 hours with discussion and quizzes. Each module must be completed within a week. Coursework includes videos, lectures, readings, discussions, and quizzes. At the end of the course attendants are required to take exams. Active participants will get a certificate of completion.
This course is structured by Baku Eurasian University, open to general public and it is free of charge.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 7 April (each year)
For 2024, the "Diversity and Inclusion in Education" project has aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by implementing these updates:
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- Teacher Training on Inclusive Practices: Advancing equitable education, offering teachers specific training on inclusive teaching techniques that emphasizes modifying lessons for students with a range of needs, including those who have impairments.
- Scholarships and Support Programs: Starting financial assistance or scholarship initiatives which aimed at disadvantaged populations to make sure that access to high-quality education is not impeded by financial constraints.
- Community and Family Engagement Workshops: Creating a welcoming atmosphere for diversity and inclusion and increasing awareness of the value of equal access to education, planning workshops for parents and community members.
- Language and Accessibility Support: Making sure all students can engage completely in the learning materials by implementing multilingual resources and assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
- Youth Leadership and Advocacy Programs: Providing forums for students from underrepresented groups to discuss their experiences and fight for their educational needs, peer-led initiatives can promote an inclusive atmosphere.
These initiatives did not only drive progress toward SDG 4 but also build a more inclusive, accessible education system.
