OurSpace Dimensions of Diversity

8/7/2019 OurSpace Dimensions of Diversity

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OurSpace: Dimensions of

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, ,To ry a Fie ld s Pro g ra m A ssista n t M ississip p i C o u n ty


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Learner Outcomes

Become aware of how each of us isdifferent

Better understand how differences

affect our group and community,and

Acquire knowledge of how we can use

this diversity to better our society asa whole.


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Word Association

Politician

Lawyer

Professor

Man in a wheelchair

Californian

Homeless person

Black male teenager

Police officer

Farmer

400-pound man


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Quote

We are a nation of communities... abrilliant

diversity spread like stars, like a

thousand pointsof light in a broad and peaceful sky.

George H. W. Bush


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Diversity

Diversity is defined as differencesamong people

with respect to age, class, ethnicity,

gender, physical and mental ability, race,

sexual orientation, spiritual practice, and

human qualities.


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Benefits of AcceptingDiversity

Increased productivity

Tapping into and developingunderused human potential

Enhanced creativity and innovation

Increased feeling of concern forinequities

More participation and involvement ofall members


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Ages and Stages

The 4-H Youth Development programrecognizes that youth developdifferently. However, there are

characteristics they all share.


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Age Groups

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Young Teens

Teens


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Developmental Domains

Social

Intellectual

Emotional

Physical


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Activities

Chain of Diversity

Diversity Challenge

The Diversity Wheel

Remember Me


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Across the Line(cloverbuds 5-8)

This is a get-to-know you better game.As leader,

you will make statements andwhomever the

statement applies should step across

the line tothe other side.


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The Diversity Wheel

The purpose of the Diversity WheelActivity is to teach the different

levels of and types of diversity; and to

begin the self-assessment process indeveloping cultural competence with

diverse groups.


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A Trip to the MallEarly Teens 12-14

Obtain a deck of common playing

cards and plan to use them all,depending on the size of your group.If you have a larger group, you may

need more than one deck.


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Cultural Competence

Cultural competence is the process bywhich

individuals and organizations learn to

respond respectfully and effectively to all

people, even those who differ from them, in a

manner that affirms and values their worth.

8 El t di till d t 4 C t


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8 Elements distilled to 4 Concepts

BelongingPositive Relationship with a caringadultAn inclusive environmentA safe environment

MasteryEngagement in LearningOpportunity for Mastery

IndependenceOpportunity to see oneself as anactive participant in the futureOpportunity for self-determination

GenerosityOpportunity to value and practiceservice for others


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Why is Meeting Youth Needs so Important?

I f N e e

i s M e t

P o s i t i v e

I f N e e

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N e g a t i v

I f N e e

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W h a t H a p p


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If Youth Needs are met in Positive Ways:

Belonging Mastery Power Generosity

Attached

LovingFriendlyIntimate

SocialCooperative

Trusting

Achieving

SuccessfulCreativeProblem-solver

MotivatedPersistentCompetent

Autonomous

ConfidentAssertiveResponsible

Inner ControlSelf-DisciplinedLeadership

Altruistic

CaringSharingLoyal

EmpathicPro-socialSupportive

Youth develop characteristics most of us relate to character...


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If Youth Needs are met in Negative Ways:


Gang LoyaltyCraves

Affection& AcceptancePromiscuousClingingOverly-

Dependent

OverachieverArrogant

Risk-seekerCheaterWorkaholicPerseveresDelinquent

Skills

DictatorialReckless

BullySexual ProwessManipulativeRebelliousDefies

Authority

OverinvolvedPlays Martyr

Co-dependentNoblesseOblige

Unmet needs can become defining factors in the lives of youth...

If N d i U t


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If Need is Unmet:


Unattached

GuardedRejectingLonelyAloofIsolated

Distrustful

Nonachiever

Avoids RiskFearsChallengesUnmotivatedGives Up Easily

Submissive

LacksConfidenceIrresponsibleHelplessnessUndisciplined

EasilyInfluenced

Selfish

NarcissisticHardenedAnti-socialExploitative

Some youth retreat or give up on getting needs met...


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Diversity Dictionary

Bias: is when we fail to beobjective and impartialabout people or an issue.It is an attitude based onpersonal, subjective

preference.

Stereotype: are mentalpictures we

have of a group of people,which

when we apply them on thebasis of

that perception. Stereotypesmy

distort our ability to perceivepeople

as they are.


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Diversity Dictionary

Culture: is the sharing ofknowledge and meaningthat influences beliefsand behaviors

Cultural Competence: isthe process by whichindividuals andorganizations learn torespond respectfully and

effectively to all people,even those who differfrom them, in a mannerthat affirms and valuestheir worth whileprotecting and preserving

the dignity of each.

Discrimination: is definedas the systematic,intended or unintended,denial of recognition,power, privilege, andopportunity to certain

people based on thegroups to which theybelong. When people acton basis of theirprejudices and

stereotypes, they areguilty of discrimination.

Prejudice: to judge peoplewithout really knowingthem, on the basis of the

group they belong to isprejudice. Its victims are


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Supply List

The Diversity Wheel1. Large Dimensions of Diversity Wheel Poster

2. Copy for each participant of Dimensions of Diversity handout

3.

Across the Line1. Rope/Masking tape

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