Equity and Diversity

Cod y Modiwl
EDM2720
Teitl y Modiwl
Equity and Diversity
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger
Dr Lucy Trotter
Dr Megan Hicks
Mr Prysor Davies
Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: Essay that focuses on tackling inequality and inequity within education. 4000 Words 100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: Essay that focuses on tackling inequality and inequity within education. 4000 Words 100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Explore and analyse the contested definitions of inequality, inequity and diversity.
  2. Critically examine how social inequality is (re)produced in society and the role that education plays in that re-production.
  3. Analyse theories of prejudice and discrimination and examine the application of these theories to educational settings.
  4. Critically explore the challenges of, and potential solutions to, prejudice and discrimination in a variety of educational settings.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module aims to develop students’ understanding of equity, diversity and the impact of inequalities on educational outcomes and experiences. It will provide opportunities for students to develop an advanced evidence-informed understanding of the dimensions of diversity within contemporary Welsh society and across international contexts and settings. The module will require students to think critically about the forms of inequality within contemporary education and to engage in contested debates about how education systems identify inequalities and employ evidence-informed strategies for addressing inequalities. The module will allow students to reflect critically on debates about the role played by the education system in addressing inequalities and inequities.

Nod

This module aims: 

1. To develop students’ understanding of equity, diversity and the impact of inequalities on educational outcomes and experiences.
2. To develop a critical understanding of the mechanisms underpinning inequality, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.
3. To enhance understanding of how to identify inequality, prejudice and discrimination in educational settings and to consider strategies to reduce or mitigate them.
4. To consider the international evidence base concerning inequality and inequity in education.

Cynnwys

This module will cover the following areas:

*Theories of Diversity and Equality.
*Sociological and Psychological theoretical frameworks in respect of Diversity and Equality.
*The Dimensions of Educational Equality and Inequality in Contemporary Education.
*Poverty, Deprivation and Educational Equality.
*Gender, Equality, Equity and Education.
*Equality, Language, Rights and Education – critical engagement with evidence, policy and practice in Welsh-medium and bilingual education, and Welsh language development in English-medium contexts, as well as consideration of English and Welsh as Additional Languages (EWAL).
*Families, Education and Equality.
*Equality, Diversity and the Curriculum.
*Equalities Legislation and Policy in Wales.
*Intercultural Competence and Tolerance.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level. All module content is intended to challenge students to reconsider what they think they know, to adopt critical mindsets and to be ready to adapt what they do, in light of the new knowledge and understanding they encounter during the module.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to: Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Conceptual understanding that enables the student: to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice.
Synnwyr byd go iawn Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations independent learning ability

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