Celebrating Diversity

Part A: Writing a NewspaperArticle:

Choose a form of discrimination from the list below;

Cultural,

Sex, Age, Infectious Diseases, Religious or Disability

Create a fictitious case where discrimination has occurred within a company or
organisation and the case is being heard in court.

Imagine you are a reporterforthe local newspaper reporting on the case. You will be
required to write a one page newspaper article covering the following information;

An outline ofthe complaint;

Who was involved?

Where did it occur?

‘When did it occur?

‘What form of discrimination occurred? ( Referto the Anti-Discrimination Board fact sheets)
What initiatives, policies and/or practices were the company or organisation ordered to implement by the court to prevent future
discrimination cases?

Include a fictitious picture ofthe parties involved.

Rememberto ensure that the story is presented as a newspaper

article, in the appropriate style. This may be published using MS Word. The story must be credible, enough to progress to a legal battle
overthe alleged discrimination involved.

Marking Criteria:

Presentation offacts displays depth of research and insight into a form of

discrimination

Topic: Celebrating Diversity

Order Description
Write a paper of approximately 1500 words in length in which you describe what a learning community that celebrates diversity is. What are some strategies a teacher can utilize in order to create an educational environment that lends itself to acceptance of all people and where all learners can feel successful? Did you observe your cooperating teacher implement any strategies in the classroom to celebrate diversity and incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom?