microEd | Diversity Basics: Taking Action

There is no continuing education (CE) available for this microEd offering.

This Course has 9 Lessons

In this course, you'll learn how the stories we tell ourselves impact our well-being.  You'll discover the power of the narratives we tell as individuals, within social groups, and through institutions, and you'll explore ways to counter these narratives through specific examples and exercises.  By the end of this course, you will know how to:

• Create space for diverse perspectives and critique current power structures.
• Navigate the ambiguity and complexity that come with multiple perspectives.
• Take action to promote equity and justice.

 Lessons:

• Your Starting Point
• Re-Thinking Socialization
• Critical Perspectives
• Language and Dominant Narratives
• Challenging White Supremacy
• Deconstruction and Reconstruction
• How to Deconstruct
• How to Reconstruct
• Summary

Please review the following requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date. 

General Recommendations: 

• Your browser must support HTML-5. To test and detect your browser version, go to html5test.com
• Use a PC or MAC with a current, updated Browser.
• Disable popup blockers in your web browser settings. 
• Wifi is not recommended. WiFi signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.  A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth providing a better experience. 
• There is audio (sound) with this course. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers and they are not muted.

System Requirements for the Best Experience:

• 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 
• 4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)
• Windows 10 or later
• Mac OS X 10.14 or later
• iOS 12 or later
• Wired Internet connection

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• Chrome, Firefox and Edge are continuously updated by their publishers.  For the best experience, use the most current version.
• Current versions of Chrome 
• Current versions of Firefox 
• Current versions of Edge
• Safari 14 or later