Presentation by Nancy Jane Victorino, MAEd (FAR), RPm, LPT PRMSU-SC | 2023

Module 1:
Understanding
Diversity
FTC 2: Foundations of Special and Inclusive Education
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Topic Learning
Outcomes
TLO 1 Discuss the meaning and significance of diversity.
TLO 2 Demonstrate the use of Loden’s Wheel of Diversity.
TLO 3 Support diversity as a positive component of relationships, education
and organizations.
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Topics/Lessons:
Ability and Disability as a
01 Defining Diversity 03 dimension of diversity

02 Loden's Diversity Wheel 04 The Dilemma of Diversity

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T1: Diversity
Diversity came from the Latin word "divertere", which means to
"turn away", or "separate", "oppose".
The dictionary defines diversity as, the state or quality of being
different or varied; a variety or assortment; a point of difference;
the inclusion of people of different races, genders, religions etc. in
a group; the relation that holds between two entities when and
only when they are not identical; the property of being
numerically disctinct".
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There are marked differences that are visible. These are physical
characteristics like the color of skin, hair, shape of eyes, nose, height,
weight, gender, age, socio-economic class, occupation and many others.

However, there are also other differences brought about by one’s beliefs,
mind-sets, values, sexual identity, intelligence, personality, and others
that are not easily evident or invisible.
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Diversity is an issue that we have to face and conquer.

As our communities become more diverse, it is imperative that we make

an effort to understand the different dimensions of diversity, which is
not just all about accepting, understanding, and tolerating one’s
uniqueness and differences.

Confronted with the need to live in one global village, it is valuable that
we discover and explore areas that could connect us and allow us to do
collaborative works.
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T2: Loden's Diversity

Description
The diversity wheel pointed to the significance of our
social characters and the ways in which people develop
their identity when they are able to establish a connection
with a specific group of people.
Wheel
• Introduced by Marilyn Lodel and Judy Rosener in 1990 (both
Professors in the University of California)
• In 1991, the first version of the Diversity Wheel was made
and then revised in 1996.

Core Secondary
Geographical location, marital status, religious beliefs,
Age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities,
parental status, income, education, work experience,
race, income, sexual orientation, class, spiritual
military experience, first language, family status, work
beliefs. and communications style.
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Activity
• Find a partner.
• Make a Diversity Wheel featuring each other.
• After learning details from one another, you will be called to discuss your general findings.
• The presentation of your findings should include: your similarities, differences.
• After identifying your similarities and differences, discuss briefly what makes your
similarities and differences important.

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T3: Ability and Disability as a Dimension of

Diversity

ABILITY DISABILITY

The umbrella term for impairments, activity limitation, and

The possession of the qualities required to do participation restrictions, referring to the negative aspects of
something; necessary skill or competence, or the interaction between an individual (with a health condition)
power. and the individual's contextual factors (environmental and
personal factors).

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T4: The Dilemma of

Diversity
Problem 1
Discrimination issues around race, gender, age, and intellect
still abound inspite of charters, laws, and policies that uphold
diversity.

These issues can happen anywhere. Whether it's the workplace, school, or
other social gatherings.

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When is discrimination
acceptable?

When is discrimination
unacceptable?

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Why should we encourage

diverse thinking?

How should we encourage

diverse thinking?

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Presentation by Nancy Jane Victorino, MAEd (FAR), RPm, LPT PRMSU-SC | 2023

Thank
You!