GENA 1116 S-L: Creating a Better World through Diversity and Inclusion
Time
Lecture: Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 01:15 p.m.
Instructor
Professor HO Siu Kee
Course Description
| “Service Learning – Creating a Better World through Diversity and Inclusion” aims to promote diversity and inclusion to the community. The course will create opportunities for students to get in touch with vulnerable groups or minority members in the city. By engaging in a variety of projects or activities such as in-depth visits and interviews, students are expected to understand the environment and difficulties their target groups have been facing. The course consists of lectures, service learning experiences, and self-reflection sessions. Key concepts such as openness, civility, and inclusivity will be discussed in class, while a core principle that no individual and group should be discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, geographic provenance, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, language, ability/disability, or socioeconomic status will be stressed as these values and principles are embraced by the University and are essential to social cohesion. The course also aims to integrate service and learning experiences through community service activities. It seeks to cultivate students’ leadership skills and foster their self-awareness and empathy towards others and the community. In addition, the course also emphasizes reflection on the quality of leadership that demonstrates while providing service, with the particular focus on intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies.
There will be different sessions under this course that focus on various aspects and subjects under the general theme diversity and inclusion, for example, multicultural groups, Special Educational Needs (SEN), gender equality, etc. Through the delivery of service, the students will be equipped with skills and a positive attitude to tackle social issues through collaborating with different NGO partners, and ultimately, be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world settings in meaningful and impactful ways. Diversity and inclusion are crucial principles of achieving the SDG goals of “Gender Equality” and “Reducing Inequality”. By respecting different cultures and minimizing stereotypes and prejudices, it will promote an atmosphere conducive to “Good Health and Well-being” of our society, with particular concern of mental health. |
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
- Engage in service learning experiences that foster diversity and inclusion in community;
- Explore and understand issues related to diversity and inclusion and how they interact with community needs;
- Critically reflect on service learning experiences to deepen their understanding of the role of diversity and inclusion in creating a better community;
- Develop skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving through engagement with diverse communities;
- Foster sense of social responsibility and commitment to creating inclusive and diverse communities through service-learning;
- Equip with knowledge and actionable strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in their future career as community leaders and advocate
Sustainable Development Goals
