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The content and resources on the Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum website were designed to foster inclusive post-secondary education through explicit skill development. These skills can help learners succeed in their academic journey while supporting their mental health. This activity will focus on one of the five available domains, Social Accountability.
Social accountability is an active process where individuals take responsibility of their actions for the greater good of the community. The topics covered in this domain help students develop an awareness of complex social issues that are prominent in educational contexts and the world around them. Examples of these issues include distribution of wealth, opportunities for advancement, privileges between people and groups, etc. By being open to other perspectives and thoughtfully reflecting on these complex issues, students can be empowered to promote positive change within their communities.
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The content and resources on the Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum website were designed to foster inclusive post-secondary education through explicit skill development. These skills can help learners succeed in their academic journey while supporting their mental health. This activity will focus on one of the five available domains, Intrapersonal skills.
Intrapersonal skills allow people to identify their strengths and weaknesses while interpersonal skills help people collaborate and work well with others. The skills and topics in this domain help students recognize and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and emotions of themselves and others. By engaging in this reflective practice, students can grow and develop personally and professionally. Furthermore, these skills can help students strengthen and empower their interactions and relationships with others. Intra- and interpersonal skills complement one another and contribute to work and life success.
In this activity, you will move through a high-level overview of 7 aspects of EDI-D:
- Intersectionality and Anti-Racism
- Lived experiences of women with varying identities in academia and the sciences (Picture a Scientist)
- Sex and gender considerations in medical research from the Canadian Institute of Health Research
- Unconscious Bias
- Indigenous Canada
- Trans and Queer Inclusiveness
- Accessibility in academia
You will be asked to reflect on each section of this module through multiple choice and short answer questions. This activity designed for you to think critically about how you engage with EDI-D in your academic learning, scholarly work, and daily interactions.