Monimuotoisuus työpaikalla ja työyhteisöön osallistuminen (5 op)

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Sisällön jaksotus

The schedule will be uploaded to Moodle.

Osaamistavoitteet

Opintojakso opetetaan englanniksi. Explain the nature and value of a diverse workforce and its successful inclusion in the workplace. Critically assess the advantages and challenges of a diverse workforce. Apply the principles of diversity communication to group work. Apply the principles of diversity communication to the international project module. Critically reflect on the topic in relation to the theory and the student’s own experience.

Sisältö

Opintojakso opetetaan englanniksi. The course will take place in Moodle, and it is divided into modules for a multifaceted and thorough learning experience. Module 1: A theoretical approach to diversity: What is diversity? What are the characteristics of and problems specific to the main diversity categories? Advantages and disadvantages of a diverse workforce. What cognitive processes underly diversity dynamics? Module 2: The students will evaluate the difficulties in implementing inclusion at individual and organizational levels and propose solutions. In this module, the students work in groups and research the topic. Each group will present their findings and possible solutions. Module 3: This module consists of a project where the students work together with students from Monterrey University (Mexico). Each module has three sections designed to engage the student in the cognitive and applied aspects of the topic: Reading: This section contains reading material, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, guest lectures. Writing: This section includes responding to discussion forums posts, mindmaps, peer to peer evaluations and reflection papers. Instructions will be given in each area to tell the students where they should post their material. Doing: this section focuses on putting the student’s knowledge into practice.

Aika ja paikka

The course will be in Moodle from 19.05 to 31.07. Students and the lecturer will meet weekly online.

Oppimateriaalit

The learning material and recommended literature will be uploaded to Moodle. Students must also do independent research.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course will be conducted in Moodle and is divided into modules for a multifaceted and thorough learning experience. Module 1: A theoretical approach to diversity: What is diversity? What are the characteristics of and problems specific to the main diversity categories? Advantages and disadvantages of a diverse workforce. What cognitive processes underlie diversity dynamics? Module 2: This module consists of a project where the students work together in groups. This module includes creating a theoretical framework to analyse real organisations and suggest strategies to improve DEI aspects. Module 3: The students will evaluate the difficulties in implementing inclusion at the individual and organisational levels and propose solutions. In this module, the students work individually or in groups and research the topic. Each student/group will present their findings and possible solutions. Each module has three sections designed to engage the student in the cognitive and applied aspects of the topic: Reading: This section contains reading material, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, and guest lectures. Writing: This section includes responding to discussion forum posts, mind maps, peer-to-peer evaluations, and reflection papers. Instructions will be given in each area to tell the students where to post their material. Doing: This section focuses on putting the students' knowledge into practice.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course will give students a broad perspective on diversity and inclusion. These skills are critical to addressing complex problems in the workplace. More broadly, the gained skills will contribute to achieving social sustainability.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The course is based on assignments, and there are no exams.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is based on a five ECTS workload of 125 hours, of which 75 hours correspond to R&D.

Esitietovaatimukset

Opintojakso opetetaan englanniksi. This course is aimed at advanced Bachelor students and Master students.