24TRA615 Embracing Diversity Zoom Meeting 1 of 2

Date:      Thursday, 14th November 2024
Time:      3.15pm - 4.45pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary 

This training is offered over two, two-hour sessions and is an invitation to all to reflect on cultural diversity, our role in supporting it and why cultural diversity matters. The content includes looking at cultural and linguistic diversity in Ireland today, the reasons why it is important to promote inclusive education, key psychological constructs such as bias, stereotyping and intersectionality, inclusive language and examples of good practice in schools. As well as listening to presentations, attendees will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and group activities to identify where they are in their attitudes and behaviours and practice.  

• Key Learning Outcomes 
• Understand why inclusive practice is important 
• Understand how to promote inclusive practice
• Be aware of underlying psychologists constructs and principles in this area.
•  Be able to identify key areas for an action plan using the Wellbeing Framework for Policy and Practice.