2019 Skill #8: Respect for Diversity
Skill #8: Respect for Diversity
Values individual differences and works collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences
defining diversity and discussing its importance
identifying individual differences (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, culture, race, viewpoints, socio-economic status, and , ability)
showing respect for and valuing individual differences in the workplace
being self-aware and mindful of one’s own bias
collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences.
Resources from our Partners
CTE Resource Center
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the EEOC An advanced lesson plan from the National Archives site appears here with multiple activities. | Communicating With and About People with Disabilities The Office of Disability Employment Policy shares suggestions on how to relate to and communicate with and about people with disabilities. | Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions This site provides advice on how to become more inclusive. | Multicultural Literacy Because society is multicultural, there is a need for all workers—especially those who rely on public interaction, communication, health care, and marketing—to be aware of the effects of media and language on others. | P21’s Global Awareness List Links to global-awareness and diversity resources and activities are gathered here by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning. | Workplace Diversity: International Meeting Activity DELETED Use this 20-minute activity and lecture to guide students to a greater appreciation of cultural differences.
Nevada WRS Online Resources: Diversity Awareness