BIZ102 Diversity And Inclusion: Reflective Journal 3 Assessment Answer

Context

A key to self-directed learning is reflection. Reflection enables the ability to examine situations in order to better understand the surrounding context and identify potential improvements for the future. This assessment task builds on assessment 1 and 2 to further develop your awareness and reflective learning ability while also assessing your understanding of the topics covered in module 4. As with assessment 1 and 2, you must write your journal entry in the first person and should try to be as open and honest with yourself as you can.

Instructions

This Assessment is comprised of -

Part 1 – An Interview with a class colleague as outlined below

Part 2 – A Reflective Journal based on that interview using the Guiding Questions

After completing the Learning Material on Diversity & Inclusion as outlined in the module

1. and on VUCA in Module 4.2, either select a class colleague or your learning facilitator will allocate pairs. Aim for your class colleague to be different to you in at least 3 of the below social identify indicators.

PART 1:

Create a 5-7 minute podcast interview with another student (you will need to include a link to this podcast in your Assessment 3 with each student having 5-7 minutes.)

Find three ways that a class colleague is different to you in terms of social identity. These could be based on:

• Age
• Gender
• Cultural background
• Religion
• Indigenous – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island background
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Socio-economic background
• Marital status / Relationship status

In your interview use these Guiding Questions:

1. Tell me about your social identity.
2. What are you most proud of having achieved in your life?
3. What obstacles have you had to face?
4. Professional identity - what industry do you work in / or hope to work in?
5. What should your future employer know about the skills you have and your story to help build a diversity and inclusive workplace / industry in a VUCA world?

Remember to mention your names, date and times of the interview at the beginning of the recording.

PART 2:

Using the interview information and the theoretical concepts on Diversity & Inclusion & VUCA as outlined in the module 4 learning resources, compose your reflective journal entry outlining what you have learned from the interview:

1. What have you learnt about yourself from the results of this interview?
2. What specific theoretical concepts from this module give you the greatest understanding of your own approach to Diversity & Inclusion?
3. What competencies, skills and qualities will be most critical for you to achieve your future career goals in a VUCA world?
4. Explain which of your top 5 Gallup Talents would be most valuable in developing this competency.