the community college experience plus, 2 nd edition amy baldwin chapter 3: understanding others in...

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE PLUS, 2ND EDITION

AMY BALDWIN

Chapter 3: Understanding Others in College and Diversity

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Chapter 3 Objectives Describe the different types of people and their roles

on your campus.

List the benefits of cultivating relationships in college.

Describe teaching types and how to learn from each type.

Explain the importance of appreciating diversity.

Discuss how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are related.


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Cultivating Relationships with Professors

• Establishes your commitment to success.• Contributes to your enjoyment of the class.• Improves your ability to understand and

appreciate diversity.• Makes connections that may affect your

future.• Should remain professional while you are

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Getting to Know Advisors and Counselors

• Provide you with direction as you plan your degree and career.

• Know the most current information about degree plans, scholarships, and potential jobs.

• Can provide you with resources for non-academic issues.



Getting to Know Learning Support Staff

• Provide one-on-one learning assistance.• Know professors’ teaching styles and can

help you adapt.• Know success strategies for specific classes

and degrees.• Often provide convenient hours for students.



Getting to Know Classmates• Can provide academic support through

note-sharing and study groups.

• Can provide tips on navigating the college successfully.

• Can provide emotional support through listening and advice.

• Can provide connections with future jobs.


Creating Boundaries• Maintain a friendly, yet professional relationship

with professors.

• Consider the imbalance in the relationship—professors have power over students much like a supervisor over an employee.

• If necessary, develop more personal relationships after you have completed the class.

• Remember your college may have a policy against close relationships.


When a Problem Arises• Determine what the problem is.

• Speak first to the individual in a neutral setting.

• Seek to resolve conflict, not to attack, embarrass, or humiliate.

• Move up to the next person in command if conflict is not resolved.

• Always act calmly and professionally.BaldwinThe Community College Experience PLUS 2nd edition


Integrity in Relationships• Be honest with yourself and others.

• Act in a trustworthy manner.

• Follow through with commitments.

• Do what is right even when no one will know the difference.


Tips for Lasting Relationships

• Make time to make connections.

• Be available for others.

• Keep an open mind about others and appreciate their diversity.

• Communicate clearly.

• Manage and resolve conflicts early.


Changes in Your Relationships

• Changes with Classmates

• Changes with Co-workers

• Changes with Family and Friends


Types of Diversity• Gender

• Sexual Orientation

• Race, ethnicity, culture

• Religion

• Political views

• Age/generation

• Personality types

• Teaching styles

• Socioeconomic class

• Geographic regions

• Leisure activities

• Education

• Musical tastes

• Learning styles



Gender and Sexual Orientation

• Gender barriers still exist although they are coming down in certain fields.

• Be aware of gender and sexual orientation stereotypes.

• Commit yourself to learning more about those who differ from you.

Sexual Harassment• Legally defined as a superior (e.g., boss)

harassing a subordinate (e.g., employer).• Not tolerated in businesses and

institutions among other places.• Exact behaviors usually defined in

policies.• Has serious legal consequences.



Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity

• Understand the historical context for appreciating racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

• Be aware of common racial, ethnic, and cultural stereotypes.

• Find ways to appreciate diversity on your campus and in your community.

Generational DiversityGeneration Birth Years Core Values

Veterans 1922-1943 Dedication, sacrifice, patience, respect for authority

Baby Boomers 1943-1960 Health and wellness, optimism, personal growth

Generation Xers 1960-1980 Diversity, fun, self-reliance, global thinking

Nexters or Millenials 1980-present Civic duty, morality, street smarts



Personality Types and Learning Styles

• Friends, co-workers, family members, and classmates have different personality types and learning styles.

• Recognizing your own and appreciating others’ styles will improve communication.

• Recognizing your own and appreciating others’ styles will eliminate some conflict.


Teaching Styles DiversityTeaching Style Description Tips for Success

Lecture Professor talks for the majority of the class; a brief outline may be included; questions are limited or discouraged; usually very structured

Practice good listening skills; record lectures with permission; take good notes during class and review them frequently

Discussion Professor poses a question and requires students in the class to answer and build upon an idea or theme

Practice good listening skills; record theme or question for the discussion; note repeated ideas; record essence of each person’s contribution; participate in discussion

Project Professor bases class learning on projects; provides instruction for assignment; assigns roles; monitors progress

Make connection between project assignment and course objectives; ask for feedback during project to make sure you are progressing; refer to course materials for extra help

Problem solving Professor poses or writes a problem on the board; walks through solving the problem

Break process down into steps; identify any step that is unclear; ask for extra practice and feedback if needed



Stereotypes

• A simplified concept or opinion of something.

• Can be negative or positive.

• Commonly held by a group of people.

• Can lead to prejudging.

Prejudice

• A preconceived notion or opinion.

• Can be negative or positive.

• Can lead to discrimination.



Discrimination

• To act on or treat others based on prejudice or a category rather than individual merit or accomplishment.

• Can be influenced by stereotypes and prejudices.

• Can have legal consequences.


Chapter Wrap-up Can you describe the different types of people and their roles on

your campus?

Can you list the benefits of cultivating relationships in college?

Can you describe teaching types and how to learn from each type?

Can you explain the importance of appreciating diversity?

Can you discuss how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are related?



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