mod 8: equity and diversity in early years

Question 1

Q: What is implicit bias, and how does it affect decision-making?
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Answer 1

A: Implicit bias is an unconscious prejudice or stereotype that influences decisions and perceptions of the world, often negatively

Question 2

Q: How is equality different from equity?

Answer 2

A: Equality treats everyone the same, regardless of differences, while equity provides fair treatment based on individual needs to achieve equal outcomes.

Question 3

Q: What is the difference between equality of condition and equality of opportunity?

Answer 3

equality of Condition: Equal starting lines and experiences for all.

• Example: A preschool provides every child with access to the same high-quality physical education equipment, such as balls, hoops, and mats, ensuring that all children, regardless of socioeconomic status, have the same tools to develop fundamental movement skills.

equality of Opportunity: Equal chances to succeed, removing race or background-based barriers.

• Example: A preschool adapts physical literacy activities for children who speak different languages by using visual cues and demonstrations, ensuring language is not a barrier to understanding and participating in movement activities.
• Example: A child with a physical disability is provided with tailored equipment, such as an adapted tricycle or lightweight objects for catching and throwing, to ensure they can engage meaningfully in activities alongside their peers.

Question 4

Q: What is meritocracy, and what are its critiques?

Answer 4

A: Meritocracy rewards individuals based on skills and effort, but it can reinforce existing hierarchies and overemphasize individualism over collective welfare.

Question 5

Q: Why is intersectionality important in equity discussions?

Answer 5

A: It examines how overlapping social factors like race, gender, and class interact within systems of power to create unique experiences of inequity

Question 6

Q: What strategies can practitioners use to promote equity and diversity?
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Answer 6

A: Using technology, organizing cultural exchanges, designing diverse play activities, and emphasizing professional development in equality and equity.
Encourage collaboration between schools, provide leadership training on social justice, and adopt transformative leadership practices

Question 7

Q: How does equity differ in its application to health outcomes?

Answer 7

A: Health equity ensures fair distribution of health resources and opportunities to eliminate systematic disparities in health outcomes