Assignment 1: Blog: Whose Ethics Do You Follow?

This is a truly relatable scenario and is certainly a common situation that tends to come up frequently. At the center that I currently work at, there is an apparent lack of diversity. The possible issues or concerns that the scenario may raise include being less inclusive and the main question posed would be if the needs of all the children will be met via the curriculum mentioned? 

Being all inclusive and welcoming is a code/policy that is implemented everywhere. I do believe that all schools and centers have this in place to ensure that they are catering to students of all backgrounds and needs. In this situation, the potential negative consequences for the stakeholders (children, educators, community) include complaints and mentions that the curriculum isn’t all inclusive. 

Inclusion simultaneously creates:

·     More equitable opportunities for students from marginalized groups to participate in higher education

·     Promotes the kinds of outcomes for all students that society and employers need, such as complex thinking skills, the ability to work across difference, increased civic participation, and decreased prejudice

Those who feel excluded from the experience tend to struggle with their learning and feel excluded. That in turn influences negative behavior as well. The responses and actions that will result in a more positive outcome: as well as measures that will provide a more positive outcome that can be considered would be to alter or revamp the curriculum, and find ways to find content that can be relatable to all groups of students. 

https://www.aacu.org/diversitydemocracy/2014/fall/nelson-laird