Equality and Diversity - Building a Culture of ... - Equality Authority

PHOTOCOPY AND CUT CARDS
Visible signs of how
well diversity is respected
in your school?
Who might immediately feel at home in the school? Who might feel that they
don’t really belong there?
If a new student from a different culture, nationality or religion to the majority of
students started in your school, what do you think their experience might be?
Is the school fully accessible to those with physical disabilities – students, staff,
and parents?
How welcoming is the school to students, staff or parents who are gay, lesbian or
bisexual?
Is the school’s anti-bullying policy visible e.g. are there anti-bullying posters
on display with information on what do if you are being bullied, or want to
report bullying?
The Classroom - 1
Respect for all in the Classroom
Have you been actively involved in developing a class charter or class agreement?
Are all students and teachers treated with respect within the classroom?
Teaching and Learning
Are students encouraged to be active and responsible for their own learning?
For example, do you regularly engage in group work, discussions, investigation,
role plays?
Are a variety of materials and methods which cater for different learners and
learning styles used in the school?
Does the school support students with disabilities, students who speak English as
an additional language?
50 sECTION 3 EXPLORING Equality