Sessions to include:

1. Introduction to difference – ‘Please Stand up’ -  A practical exercise that illustrates how a group can be bound by one similarity.

2. Quiz Time - Covering legislation, religion and cultural information, historical aspect of diversity, significant contributions from communities and how diversity is portrayed in the mass media and news.

3. Stereotypes and Assumptions- Examining assumptions, perceptions and judgements.

4. Group exercise - Similarities, shared values and celebrating differences.

Learning Outcomes:  Ultimately this session will equip and prepare students so they are more aware of diversity and the six strands that are currently legislated for -  i.e. Race, Gender, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Religion and Age and give them an insight into how diversity and cohesion impacts on everyday life.

Additional modules that can be added: 

5.  How far have we come? (45 mins)
Exercise in planning progression in Diversity and presentations - This session focuses on:-

• Why Diversity is so important within society?
• How did we get here?

6. Bullying, Prejudice and Discrimination (60 mins)

• Examining prejudices, discrimination and how bullying develops
• Ground breaking thought provoking video.