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Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Second Edition


January 2013 | 200 pages | Learning Matters
This is a valuable guide for new/existing teachers or those taking the unit as part of a qualification. Examples, activities and checklists within the book help you to link theory to practice. The book could also be used when providing in-service professional development to staff.
It is a comprehensive text, covering:
*the Equality Act 2010; advancing equality and valuing diversity;
*demonstrating appropriate behaviour;
*helping and supporting others;
*reviewing your own contribution to equality and diversity;
*relevant legislation.
Please note: the qualification unit content contained in the appendices has since changed, and some legislation mentioned in the book has been updated.

 
Introduction
The Structure of the Book and How to Use it

 
Qualifications and Credit Framework

 
Lifelong Learning and Professional Teaching Standards

 
 
Key Features of a Culture Which Advances Equality and Values Diversity
Meanings and Benefits of Equality and Diversity

 
The Equality Act 2010

 
Promoting a Positive Culture

 
 
Advancing Equality and Valuing Diversity
Applying the Principles of Equality and Diversity

 
Advancing Equality

 
Benefits of Diversity

 
 
Demonstrating Appropriate Behaviour
Demonstrating Good Practice

 
Apdating Learning Situations and Resources

 
Developing Strategies for Dealing with Discrimination

 
 
Helping and Supporting Others
Identifying Inequality

 
Identifying Barriers to Inclusion

 
Supporting Equality and Diversity

 
 
Reviewing Your Contribution
Interacting With Others

 
Sources of Information and External Agencies

 
Evaluating Your Own Practice

 
 
Relevant Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act (2009)

 
Children Act (2004)

 
Data Protection Act (2003)

 
Equality Act (2010)

 
Freedom of Information Act (2000)

 
Human Rights Act (1998)

 
Protection From Harassment Act (1997)

 
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)

 
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)

 
Work and Families Act (2006)

 
 
Appendix 1 Equality and Diversity Unit Level 3
 
Appendix 2 Equality and Diversity Unit Level 4
 
Appendix 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 
Appendix 4 Glossary of Terms
 
Appendix 5 Checklist for Advancing Equality and Diversity
 
Index

An easy to read book on principles and concept of
equality. Informative book.

Mrs Yasmin Dar
Economic Development , Positive Echo Ltd
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This is the best book on equality and diversity I have come across at this level - great for the CTLLS option module.

Ms Carole Smith
Education Department, Solihull College
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This book carries the same layout as other books in this series and provides a very accessible and user friendly introduction to the subject of Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
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The chapters include useful examples activities and extenson activities throughout to suppliment the text. There are also useful tables and diagrames in cluded.
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All chapters include a concise introduction informing quickly of content subheadings enabling content to be quickly located, a summary and further references, both printed and electronic. All of the books in this series I would recommend as being highly useful introductions to the topics covered.

Ms Eklaine Vatandoust
Institute of Education, Worcester University
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Used for all our Teacher Training Courses

Ms Erica Mansfield
Care and Learning Opportunities (Vantage Point), South Devon College
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This book is beneficial for students studying for CTLLS, DTLLS and PGCE courses. It explains very well issues of equality and diversity in the lifelong learning sector and how to embed them within teaching practice.

Ms Julie Tilstone
Education, Douglas Macmillan Hospice
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An excellent resource for all teachers and education students. Demonstrates how important it is to embed Equality & Diversity.

Ms Natasha Rear
Education, New College Nottingham
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Fantastic book which really helped the students to complete their assignments

Ms Susan McGarroch
Teacher Education, Leeds City College
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An excellent book that considers practical solutions for Equality and Diversity and encourages lecturers to reflect on and review current practice.

Robert Farquhar
Education Department, Peterborough Regional College
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An updated version of this essential book to support trainees with this key theme which runs throughout teacher training courses.
It is both accessible and practical, helping trainees to reflect on their own practice and develop it in light of E&D.

Sasha Pleasance
Care & Learning Opportunities, South Devon College
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An updated version of this essential book to support trainees with this key theme which runs throughout teacher training courses.
It is both accessible and practical, helping trainees to reflect on their own practice and develop it in light of E&D.

Sasha Pleasance
Care & Learning Opportunities, South Devon College
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