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Inclusion
& Diversity
Competency
Valencia
educators will design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw
upon and are enriched by student diversity. An atmosphere
of inclusion and understanding will be promoted in all learning
environments.
Indicators
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design learning
experiences that address students' unique strengths*
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design learning experiences that
address students' unique needs*
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develop reciprocity and cooperation
among students (interdependence and teamwork)
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include content well-suited to Valencia's
diverse student population
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foster connections among students
in and out of the classroom, counseling and library
environments
(learning communities)
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vary assessment measures and techniques
to engage cognitive diversity
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create learning atmospheres that
encourage all students to share viewpoints
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use diverse perspectives to engage
and deepen critical thinking (diversity as learning resource)
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develop student self-awareness (learning
styles, personality types, assumptions, thinking styles, etc.)
*Note:
diversity has many dimensions (culture, gender, race/ethnicity,
socio-economic circumstances, learning style, education background,
skill level, etc.)
Indicators
provide examples of how competencies can be demonstrated in an Individualized
Learning Plan. While all competencies need to be demonstrated, only
some indicators need to be employed in the ILP process.
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