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Embracing Diversity

Lesson Plan

Embracing Diversity

Promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This lesson aims to teach students the importance of treating everyone equally, regardless of differences, by promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Through collaborative and active learning strategies, students will engage in discussions and activities that foster understanding and empathy. This lesson is crucial in helping students develop social-emotional skills and a sense of community, preparing them to be respectful and inclusive individuals.

Audience

Ages 10-18

Time

1 hour

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean.
  • Ask students to share examples of diversity they see in their community or school.
  • Write key points on the whiteboard.

Step 2

Group Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
  • Ask them to write down ways they can promote inclusion in their daily lives.
  • Have each group share their ideas with the class.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion using the ideas shared by the groups.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can implement these ideas.
  • Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in promoting inclusion.

Step 4

Reflection

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on a time they felt included or excluded.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can make others feel included.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket.
  • Ask students to write one thing they learned and one action they will take to promote inclusion.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide the class discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion, helping students to think critically and empathetically about the topic.

What does diversity mean to you?

Encourage students to think about diversity in terms of race, culture, abilities, and perspectives.







Why is it important to treat everyone equally?

Discuss the impact of equality on community and personal relationships.







How can we create an inclusive environment in our school?

Brainstorm practical steps and actions that can be taken by students and staff.







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