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Social Accountability

There are various skills/topics associated with each domain, which have been organized into bundles. Read the bundle statements to decide what skills/topics are most applicable to your setting. You can also download this Design Thinking Worksheet to assist you with the process.

BUNDLE ONE

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students would benefit from learning about inclusive practices or if your course aims to incorporate diverse perspectives.

Accessibility (educator version)

Accessibility refers to the ability for everyone to access materials or function within an environment.

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Equity (educator version)

Equity involves recognizing imbalances in social systems and working towards eliminating systemic and institutional barriers that impede the full participation of all people.

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Racial justice (educator version)

Racial justice is the systematic fair treatment of all people in all systems and spaces.

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BUNDLE TWO

You might choose skills/topics within this bundle if your students would benefit from acknowledging historical injustices or if your course aims to empower students to become agents of change.

Indigenization and decolonization (educator version)

Indigenization refers to the process of introducing and enfranchising Indigenous ways of knowing to colonial institutions. Decolonization is the process of breaking down colonial institutions and epistemologies that privilege settlers over Indigenous peoples.

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Privilege (educator version)

Privilege is a right or benefit that is provided to some people and not others.

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Cultural awareness (educator version)

Cultural awareness is the understanding of beliefs, actions, customs, values, communications, and practices in a culture and the recognition of how they might differ from those of other cultural groups.

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