1. Social and Cultural Diversity Module 1: SACSA Framework Module 1: Slide 1:1 Social and Cultural Diversity

2. This Module is designed to explore the social and cultural diversity of the Australian community and to discuss issues of power relations. Introduction Module 1: Slide 1:2 Social and Cultural Diversity

3. Purposes of this module To deepen understanding of the social and cultural diversity of learners To engage with issues associated with power relations. Module 1: Slide 1:3 Social and Cultural Diversity

4.  have a parent with a tertiary degree  were born overseas  have a family member who speaks a language other than English  were born in a country/rural area  are male  as a child experienced a time when money was ‘tight’  watched a reality TV show  have moved house more than four times  ever felt not good at something  have ever been a protester/signed a petition  are female and as a child experienced a time when money was ‘tight’  were born in rural Australia and have a family member who speaks a language other than English (Adapted from George Otero 1999 Teachable Moments, Learning to Live in a Global Society Hawker Brownlow Education pp 91-93) Descriptions Module 1: Slide 1:4 Social and Cultural Diversity

5. Module 1: Slide 1:5 Social and Cultural Diversity “Copyright Judy Horacek, reprinted with permission, www.horacek.com.au”

6. Acknowledging and working with diversity is central to the building of a fairer society Differential access to power is constructed through privilege and marginality and can be challenged Critically understanding and acting to confront the forces which shape unjust social practices and relations is central to the implementation of the SACSA Framework. (General Introduction, SACSA Framework pp 18-21) Summary Module 1: Slide 1:6 Social and Cultural Diversity