A presentation conducted on 6th February in Chicheter College as a part of their employement process and towards the college strategic objectives in order to enhance and diverse the work place.

1. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
Mohammed Alhusban

2. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
Inclusive
Curriculum
“A curriculum which is designed to value the diversity of students and staff, to
anticipate and provide for a range of student learning needs, and to maintain high
academic standards within a culture of dignity, courtesy and respect.”
Beasley, V. (2010)

3. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
Why
What
How

4. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
Why
Creating an inclusive, relevant and accessible IT curriculum will contribute
to:
 Improving academic standards and the quality
of college teaching.
 Equipping students to respond to increasingly
diverse environments.
 Attracting and retaining international students
and others from diverse backgrounds
 Assist the college in its strategic objective to
expand its global reach.

5. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
What
• Equality
• Diversity

6. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
What
• Equality IT curriculum design and contents should not
disadvantage any student or group of students
because of their background or characteristics.
• Diversity

7. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
What
• Equality IT curriculum design and contents should not
disadvantage any student or group of students
because of their background or characteristics.
• Diversity IT curriculum design and contents should
represent the diversity of contemporary society and
facilitate an environment in which all students feel
welcome in the learning community.

8. IT Curriculum
Programming
Networking
Human Computer
Interaction
Databases
Web Systems
Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum

9. IT Curriculum
Programming
Networking
Human Computer
Equality
Interaction
Databases
Web Systems
Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum

10. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
IT Curriculum
Equality
Human Computer
Programming
Web Systems
Networking
Interaction
Databases
Diversity

11. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
• Resources

12. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
Designing IT curriculum involves not only empowering students with IT skills they
need but also providing students with global perspectives of their discipline and
giving them a broader knowledge base for their future careers.

13. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
Designing IT curriculum involves not only empowering students with IT skills they
need but also providing students with global perspectives of their discipline and
giving them a broader knowledge base for their future careers.
Design
Including discrete modules on Equality and Diversity

14. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
Designing IT curriculum involves not only empowering students with IT skills they
need but also providing students with global perspectives of their discipline and
giving them a broader knowledge base for their future careers.
Design
Including discrete modules on Equality and Diversity
Content Reflecting and learning from different experiences in
the context of specific IT subjects

15. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
• Resources

16. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Relating Equality and Diversity issues to the course of study and
Stimulate students thinking

17. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Relating Equality and Diversity issues to the course of study and
Stimulate students thinking
Utilising IT issues and initiatives to address Equality and Diversity

18. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Relating Equality and Diversity issues to the course of study and
Stimulate students thinking
Website Design

19. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Relating Equality and Diversity issues to the course of study and
Stimulate students thinking
Website Design
Layout
Navigation
Language
Accessibility

20. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Utilising IT issues and initiatives to address Equality and Diversity

21. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Utilising IT issues and initiatives to address Equality and Diversity
Using IT-based assistive technology for disabled people

22. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Utilising IT issues and initiatives to address Equality and Diversity
Using IT-based assistive technology for disabled people
Accessibility software

23. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Assessment methods are suitable for the range
of students

24. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Assessment methods are suitable for the range
of students
Assessment should be inclusive and
equitable

25. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Assessment methods are suitable for the range
of students
Assessment should be inclusive and
equitable
Assessment criteria are appropriate to the
level of study

26. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
Assessment methods are suitable for the range
of students
Assessment should be inclusive and
equitable
Assessment criteria are appropriate to the
level of study
ILO (Intended Learning Outcomes)

27. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Planning (Curriculum Design and Content)
• Delivery (Teaching and Assessment)
• Resources

28. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Resources
Teaching resources accessible for all learners

29. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Resources
Teaching resources accessible for all learners
The use of a range of texts and sources

30. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Resources
Teaching resources accessible for all learners
The use of a range of texts and sources
Appropriate use of learning technology

31. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
How
• Resources
Teaching resources accessible for all learners
The use of a range of texts and sources
Appropriate use of learning technology
The use of inclusive language, images and case
studies

32. Equality and Diversity within IT Curriculum
Thank you
An inclusive society is based on Equality
and Diversity