Reflect on your own life experiences and memberships to various identity groups. Consider how these experiences might impact how you approach designing and delivering curriculum.
Scenario:
You are asked to design a curriculum for a diverse group of middle school students. These students vary greatly in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, nationality, language, class, economic status, ability, sexual orientation, and religion.
Questions to Consider:
How might your own life experiences and identity influence the way you approach the curriculum design process?
Which specific identity factors will be most crucial to consider, and why?
What strategies will you use to ensure that all students feel represented and valued in your curriculum?
How will you check for and address any unconscious biases you might bring to this project?
Submission Criteria (In 250-300 words):
Reflect on your own identity and experiences and how these might impact your approach.
Identify which social markers are particularly important to consider in this curriculum and explain your reasoning.
Outline specific strategies you will use to create an inclusive curriculum.
Discuss methods to identify and mitigate any unconscious biases in your planning.
Student Interaction Expectations:
Post your primary response.
Respond to at least 2 of your peers’ posts. In your responses, consider the following:
Offer feedback on the strategies your peers plan to use for ensuring inclusivity.
Suggest additional methods or perspectives they might consider.
Share any similar experiences you’ve had or how you might approach things differently.