Diversity and advocacy are an essential parts of education. Advocacy in education takes many forms; advocacy for an individual child and/or family, advocacy for the profession, program-based advocacy, private sector advocacy, political activism, and activism in the global arena. Although it may not occur in the classroom each has a direct impact in the education of children. The over-representation of minorities in special education programs as been an issue impacting education and requires the work of advocates to make changes. .
Culminating Course Project: Advocacy Plan.
Section 1: Preparation Guide for the Advocacy Plan.
Advocacy is an essential part of education and takes many forms; advocacy for an individual child and/or family, advocacy for the profession, program-based advocacy, private sector advocacy, political activism, and activism in the global arena. Although advocacy may not occur in the classroom, each has a direct impact in the education of children, and is necessary in improving the educational process. Over-representation of minorities is special education programs is an issue that continues to impact education and requires advocacy to change. .
Diversity.
The general definition of diversity has traditionally be referred to as the gender or race of an individual. Experts are seeking to broaden the range of factors which are considered with defining diversity. Many organizations offer a more simple definition, for example, The Psychological Association's definition of diversity of the way people differ. Although the process of defining diversity sounds simple, it is challenging due to the diversification among individuals. Diversity is not only the way people think about others, but also how it effects the interaction among individuals. Diversity envelops respect and acceptance. "It means that each individual is unique and recognizes our individual differences" (Definition of Diversity, n.
