(Alumni Board) DIVERSITY: The concept of diversity embraces the wide range of human characteristics used to mark or identify individual and group identities. These characteristics include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, race, national origin, age, personality, sexual orientation, gender, class, religion, ability and linguistic preferences. Diversity is a term used as shorthand for visible and quantifiable statuses, but diversity of thought and ways of knowing, being and doing are also understood as natural, valued and desired states, the presence of which benefit organizations, workplaces and society. by Kelly Teagarden

(Alumni Board) DIVERSITY: The concept of diversity embraces the wide range of human characteristics used to mark or identify individual and group identities. These characteristics include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, race, national origin, age, personality, sexual orientation, gender, class, religion, ability and linguistic preferences. Diversity is a term used as shorthand for visible and quantifiable statuses, but diversity of thought and ways of knowing, being and doing are also understood as natural, valued and desired states, the presence of which benefit organizations, workplaces and society. by Kelly Teagarden https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld Directions: How does diversity help to foster a moral, happy, and productive DA community? en-us 2021-11-09 16:13:12 UTC 2024-12-04 10:15:49 UTC hello@padlet.com kellyteagarden2 https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1878769220 2021-11-09 16:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1878769220 Creativity (example) kellyteagarden2 https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1878770665 Encouraging creative "out of the box" ideas, strategies, and solutions will naturally enhance the diversity of our classrooms.]]> 2021-11-09 16:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1878770665 Curiosity https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882610723 Diversity feels like the natural food of curiosity. Sameness in a school is deadening. Variety (in classmates, teachers, topics and experiences) makes school a happy place for kids and adults. ]]> 2021-11-10 23:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882610723 Curiosity https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882612129 Allowing for conversations with those from dissimilar backgrounds is the one of, if not the best way to further ones own perspective on life]]> 2021-11-10 23:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882612129 Wisdom https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613002 Diversity allows for the consideration of an array of perspectives that would not possible to consider from a more homogenous group. This allows the school to make wiser decisions that benefit all constituents. ]]> 2021-11-10 23:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613002 Wisdom https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613358 Letting go of perfectionism and supporting students as they try, fail and try again with new knowledge]]> 2021-11-10 23:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613358 Joy https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613611 The love and enjoyment of learning is vital for all regardless of your background.

]]> 2021-11-10 23:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882613611 Empathy https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614058 Caring about someone enough to understand the feelings of others]]> 2021-11-10 23:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614058 Creativity https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614146 Creativity is diversity of thought, action and perspective]]> 2021-11-10 23:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614146 Wisdom https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614234 A diverse community is only the beginning. Through recognizing and honoring diversity, the stories and knowledge of each learner can be absorbed by all, which contributes to a wiser population as a whole. ]]> 2021-11-10 23:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614234 Authenticity https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614260 People ought to be able to bring their full selves to school - not hiding or suppressing aspects of their personality, history, culture, family, etc. In some schools, only some people get to be authentic. That's a shame. ]]> 2021-11-10 23:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyteagarden2/mb6el2g2belz10ld/wish/1882614260