Diversity Consciousness: Opening Our Minds to People Cultures and Opportunities (Student Success 2015 Copyright)

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For courses in Success/Orientation Diversity (ie. Managing Diversity) Race and Ethnic Relations Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Multiculturalism and Inclusion (ie. leadership group dynamics teaching social media/networking) Education Nursing Human Relations Communications Hospitality Social Work/Family Therapy/Human Services EMS and Fire Science Counseling Criminal Justice Social Justice/Equity; also for teacher-training education courses and staff/professional development workshops. This work on human diversity integrates personal and organizational perspectives research and theories while discussing teamwork communication leadership conflict social networking and other issues in the workplace at school and in the community. Diversity Consciousness empowers students by helping them develop a "mind-set" which will enable them to be more successful in the 21st century. Teaching & Learning Experience: Diversity for Personal and Professional Success On both a cognitive and affective level it takes students on a journey of learning. This program provides: Personal and Professional Relevance: Ignites students curiosity and questions about the nature and critical importance of diversity and diversity consciousness to off-set passive learning. End-of-Chapter applications: Reinforces learning and develops diversity consciousness through real-life case studies thought provoking questions and a variety of activities (ie. experiential online research-oriented). Challenges students to examine their beliefs in a supportive context. References and Research: Empirically grounded; integrates current research studies and data throughout. Visit Rich Buchers blog on diversity consciousness and cultural intelligence at www.diversityconsciousness.com/blog Note: This is the standalone book.