welcome module 7 valuing diversity. description ensuring that scouting is available to all and that...
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Aim
To promote the policies of The Scout Association that encourage diversity and to consider how individuals, in their roles, can help make Scouting available to all
ObjectivesThere are twelve overall objectives for this
module• State The Scout Association’s policy
regarding Co-education, Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs
• Explain and value The Scout Association’s Co-education policy
• Explain the steps necessary for a Scout Group to be open to both sexes
• Identify how Co-education can be built into the programme
• Accept the importance of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• Identify the wide range of Special Needs• Accept that Scouting is available to all young
people regardless of their needs
Objectives
Objectives
• Locate where information, advice and support is available to support Special Needs
• Value cultural, social and religious diversity within communities
• Explain how Scouting can meet the needs of diverse communities
• Explore the contribution Scouting can make locally in furthering the development of a more inclusive society
Session 1A diverse community
Key Objectives• Value cultural, social and religious
diversity within communities• Explore the contribution Scouting can
make locally in furthering the development of a more inclusive society
Definition of a diverse organisation
‘A diverse organisation is one which values difference. It is one which recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions. Diverse organisations encourage and harness these differences to make their services relevant and approachable. A diverse organisation draws upon the widest possible range of views and experiences, so it can listen to, and meet the changing needs of its users, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters’ National Centre for Volunteering
A diverse community
Task 1
In groups discuss the following:
• In what ways are the communities in which we live diverse?
• What positive value can the diversity bring to the community
A diverse communityTask 1
Possible answers:• In what ways are the communities in which we live
diverse?rural / urbanmulti-ethnicmulti-culturalsocial backgroundsnorms of behaviourincomedemographics – age, genderexpectations for the futureeducationunderstanding of what Scouting has to offer
A diverse communityTask 1
Possible answers:• What positive value can the diversity bring to the
community
ToleranceRaising awareness of other cultures and faithsUnderstanding of other races, religions and
cultural practicesAcceptance of people as just peopleConfronting ignorance
Session 2Individuals
Key Objectives• State The Scout Association’s policy
regarding Co-education, Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs
• Accept the importance of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
a. The Scout Association is committed to extending Scouting, its Purpose and Method to all young people in all parts of society
b. No young person should receive less favourable treatment on the basis of, nor suffer disadvantage by reason of:
Equal Opportunities Policy
• Class• Ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness) or race• Gender• Marital or sexual status• Mental or physical ability• Political or religious belief
All members of the Movement should seek to practice that equality, especially in promoting access to Scouting for young people in all parts of society. The Scout Association opposes all forms of racism
Individuals
Task 1
• In pairs, and without speaking, complete worksheet 1
• Once it is complete, discuss whether your assumptions about each other were correct
IndividualsTask 2
In groups discuss one of the following:1. We are all prone to making assumptions about other
people. When recruiting adults, what assumptions might we tend to make about them in the following areas; ability, finance, culture, age, existing skills, family situation, gender, beliefs and values
2. We are all prone to making assumptions about other people. When planning a programme, what assumptions might we tend to make about young people in the following areas; ability, finances, parental background and support, gender, other hobbies, culture – (e.g. food, clothing, social norms, religion) and at camp
Session 3Facts and policy
Key Objectives• State The Scout Association’s policy regarding Co-education,
Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs• Explain and value The Scout Association’s Co-education
policy• Explain the steps necessary for a Scout Group to be open to
both sexes• Identify the wide range of Special Needs• Accept that Scouting is open to all young people regardless
of their needs• Locate where information, advice and support is available to
support Special Needs• Value cultural, social and religious diversity within
communities
Facts and policy
Task 1
In small groups, discuss possible barriers to implementing the Equal Opportunities Policy, and ways to overcome them.
Facts and policy
Co-education policyIn groups, using the One Movement Working Together leaflet, create a prompt card that explains the following:
• The key points of the Co-education Policy
• The steps that need to be taken to open a Group to boys and girls
Session 4Practical application
Key Objectives• Identify how Co-education can be built into
the programme• Demonstrate a commitment to the
implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• Explain how Scouting can meet the needs of diverse communities
Practical application
Task 1
In small groups, discuss the case study given on the handout. Be prepared to give a short summary of your discussion
Session 5Action plans
Key Objective
• Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy
Action plans
Validation – Option 4
Using worksheet 2, produce a plan to increase the diversity of Scouting in your area