The purpose of this module is to support teachers and education professionals to develop their understanding of equality and diversity. This module will encourage education professionals to critically reflect on their thinking and actions and consider how they might fulfil their responsibilities in this area through their teaching and wider professional activities. Aims of Module 1 are: to explore the Professional Standard for Teachers regarding equality and diversity; to understand what the requirements and expectations are of registered teachers with regards to equality and diversity; to look at the definitions of equality and diversity within the Equality Act 2010; to look at what the report ‘Teaching in a Diverse Scotland’ (Scottish Government 2018) means for teachers; to explore some of the barriers to equality and diversity and how these can be addressed; and, to reflect on this professional learning as part of Professional Update or, for probationer teachers, meeting the Professional Standard for Full Registration
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