Raising Awareness

"Raising awareness of hidden aspects of diversity in the group does not demand that individuals publicly identify their characteristics (e.g. ‘Hands up if you’re dyslexic!’). Rather, it is about creating an environment where people could safely share that information if they felt it was relevant to the discussion. Most importantly from a language teaching perspective, a classroom community that is aware of and embraces its own diversity is likely to engender more productive learning. In addition, awareness-raising activities could enable some individuals to understand themselves better, and so adapt their learning strategies to become more effective and efficient learners. This self-awareness can also lead to enhanced self-esteem, sustained motivation and, ultimately, success."

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