EDI Training Courses for DkIT Staff
- 1. EDI in Higher Education Training Resource
- 2. Let's Talk About Race in the Higher Education Sector
1. EDI in Higher Education Training Resource
This programme involves a blended approach to understanding EDI and human rights issues in HE and aims to raise awareness of how equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights issues permeate organisational culture.
All staff are invited to take the training given we all have a part to play in making DkIT more equalised and inclusive. Staff with management responsibilities are particularly encouraged to take the training.
This programme consist of 4 separate modules (details below), each of 30-45 minutes duration, which can be completed either as an entire programme, or as a series of modules allowing participants to build up their knowledge over time.
- Module 1: An introductory module gives you a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of EDI and Human Rights and the legal landscape in which Higher Education Institutions operate.
- Module 2: Covers Recruitment and Selection and is essential for any staff member involved in the selection process. (Please note this training will be required for members of future recruitment panels.)
- Module 3: Looks at meeting the needs of diverse students and best practice tips on fostering equality in teaching and learning settings.
- Module 4: Looks at putting policy into practice.
2. Let's Talk About Race in the Higher Education Sector
Let’s Talk about Race in the higher education sector is a short training module that will give guidance on how to combat racism and raise awareness. This programme is short and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. It is also available through a downloadable audio podcast which can be accessed once you begin the module.
How to Access the Training
The module has been uploaded to Moodle and the following video provides a step by step guide on how to access the training.
Useful Links
- Delivering equality in public services: an introduction for frontline staff by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission.
- National Disability Authority’s training resources including an eLearning module on providing public services to people with disabilities.
- Intersectionality Guide — An introductory guide for all who work and learn in higher education, including terms, strategies and recommendations for the workplace
- Equality and Human Rights in the Public Service Training
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) — Presentation by Dr Lisa Padden, UCD, 28th October 2022
