Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
There are many definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While these three words are often grouped together in the acronym DEI, it is important to distinguish between these terms.
We encourage you to explore definitions, like the ones contained on the Réseau québécois pour l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion (RQÉDI) website.
Promoting connection and a sense of belonging can be enhanced through learning opportunities that prioritize student voices and offer them choices. Such approaches represent a step forward in creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive classrooms and communities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Schools:
- Increase student engagement
- Support a culture of respect and safety
- Acknowledge and value different perspectives, types of knowledge, and ways of knowing
- Help nurture sense of belonging
How to work towards DEI in your classroom, school, and community
- Look at your current teaching materials. Who is included? Are the representations accurate and respectful? Who is not represented? Use a variety of different resources in your classrooms that highlight different perspectives, knowledges and ways of knowing
- Discuss equity, diversity and inclusion with your students, colleagues and broader school community. What can be done to promote belonging and safety at your school.
- Provide students with choice in how they engage, represent, and express their understanding. You can work towards implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Click to learn more about UDL on the Digital Competency in Action Website.
- Seek out professional learning opportunities on the subject of diversity, equity and inclusion
Check out the I Belong Project!
This project encourages students to explore their identity and sense of belonging through the arts!
LEARN Teacher Resources:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Arts: Beginning the conversation
How do we make sure that everyone belongs in our Arts classroom? How do we build an artistic community?
Preschool Series – Session 2 Part 2: Gender Roles and Play Vs. Play Based with Ana Ardelean
Recording of “Session 2 Part 2: Gender Roles and Play vs. Play Based” from the Preschool Series with guest presenter Ana Ardelean.
MAD2 Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Inclusion in the Arts
Presentation slides to accompany the webinar recording.
MAD2 Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Inclusion in the Arts
Our students grapple every day with issues of identity, often tied to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and their intersections. How can we as Arts educators
Point of View Graphic Organizers
A set of 13 graphic organizers for Ethics and Religious Culture to help students develop a point of view on a situation in Google Slide format.
