CURRENT EVENT HEALTHCARE-RELATED TOPIC
CAREER SPOTLIGHT (HCA Coordinator)
PRE-TEST
SAY: Color My World is about a topic that causes great controversy amongst all cultures. That topic is DIVERSITY.
TEAM ACTIVITY: How many of you have seen MTV’s Nick Cannon on Wild ‘N Out? Well, we’re going to have a little fun with this concept.
DIVIDE THEM INTO 2 TEAMS. Read the following 10 statements individually and then have the students respond to your comment.
Thanks for your participation in this opening activity. You can see how easy it is to be misunderstood. Let’s take a look at our learning objectives for today.
But first, let me as you this question ...

“Color My World”
Diversity for Teens
Introduction
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SAY: Where are some areas within the healthcare environment, where you will find DIVERSITY. POSSIBLE RESPONSES: Patients, Staff, Physicians, Co-Workers … EVERYONE you come in contact with … Even individual departments—Interpreters, Emergency Room (Diversity with staff members).
Here’s are our learning objectives for today’s module:
1) We’re going to define diversity, and it’s importance in the healthcare environment.
2) Next we’ll describe how our differences shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others.
3) An importance concept that we oftentimes don’t think about when we discuss diversity, is FORGIVENESS. We’ll explain why this is important.
4) Then finally, our CHARACTER moment this month is RESPECT.

“Color My World”
Learning Objectives
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ASK: READ QUOTE. What does this quote mean to you?
So, why talk about RFK? The 1960’s were a difficult time for Americans because of the highly contested Vietnam War, race riots, and the assassination of MLK and RFK’s brother, President John F.
Kennedy. Senator Kennedy sought to bridge the great divide in
America between blacks and whites, the young the old, the rich and the poor. On the day after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, Bobby Kennedy said these words:
“Those who live with us are our brothers, that they share with us the same short moment of life, that they seek, as do we, nothing but the chance to live out their lives in purpose and in happiness. Surely this bond of common fate, this bond of common goals, can begin to teach us something, and we can begin to work a little harder to become, in our hearts, brothers and countrymen once again.”
ACTIVITY DI-1 : “Ripple of Hope. “ Read this statement by RFK. Divide the students into teams of two to discuss Questions 1 & 2.
DEBRIEF: Change begins with me!! So, having said that, let’s talk about what Diversity is ...
SAY:
ACTIVITY: “DIVERSITY BEANS”

RFK Quote—GREATNESS
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SAY: Think just a moment about this definition for diversity. Let’s take a moment to list the ways that we are different from each other. (POSSIBLE RESPONSES: culture, ethnicity, languages, physical features, socio-economic backgrounds, opinions, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity).
ACTIVITY DI-2: “The NOT SO COMFORTABLE ‘Comfort Zone”.
Before we meet again, we want you to step outside your comfort zone and experience a different environment. Then, take a moment to record these feelings/findings in your JOURNAL.
SAY: We find diversity in many areas of society today … even in places like—THE GROCERY STORE!
ACTIVITY DI-3: “DIVERSITY BEANS” Diversity shapes the way we see the world and ourselves. Let’s participate in a fun activity that will reinforce this point. DEBRIEF: We have a tendency to judge people based on how they look or dress. But, that’s just wrong.

Diversity is ...
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ASK: Have you ever met someone and didn’t like them? There was just something about them? Then, once you got to know them you found out you were WAY wrong? We’re all more alike than we realize. Keep an open mind. Say NO to INTOLERANCE.
Last month/time, you completed the TOLERANCE SURVEY. REMEMBER this quote from last week: “People hate what they don’t understand.” It’s difficult to hate people we know! DEBRIEF: You may not like everyone that you meet. Get to know them first. Treat the other person the way you would want to be treated. Treat everyone with respect.
ASK: Have you ever seen someone in a wheelchair and made fun of them? Or, laughed out loud at someone because they didn’t dress or talk like you? Sometimes, we are uncomfortable in circumstances we don’t understand. Research tells us that if we get along with people who are different from us then we just plain feel better. And, we are more likely to succeed than those who don’t.
Remember: Promote social change in your school and prevent the use of slurs and hate words. Change your mind … Change the world!

Importance of Tolerance
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SAY: READ SLIDE. Tolerance is such an important topic to talk about, and now that you understand the concept more you know that TOLERANCE is about making a choice—a decision. You can choose to be ignorant, insensitive, and cruel to others or you can turn that indifference into a strength.
TOLERANCE PLEDGE. Let’s do our part to make America a better place for all and make a pledge right now to have RESPECT for people whose culture, race, sexual identity or characteristics are different from my own. Do all you can to welcome the differences of others. (Suggestion: Have students sign pledge).
LEAD the way so others will follow your example. Understanding tolerance begins with Y-O-U. These next handouts will reinforce these points.
HANDOUTS H-1 & H-2 : “Color My World Tolerance Pledge” and “Ten Ways to Fight Hate.”

Understanding Tolerance
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ASK: How many of you know what this animated icon is? It’s called a jukebox. Ancient, for sure—Like records. It’s truly an evolution of
technology, isn’t it?
ASK: Who has ever felt misunderstood or picked on simply because you are a teenager? Think about what you do and how you act. ALWAYS act responsibly!
ACTIVITY DI-4: “For the Record … “ Let’s set the record straight about teens. Here’s how YOU can help. In teams, complete the following statements and then share results.
ASK: What can you do to help set the record straight about teens? STAND UP! For example, if an article in the newspaper stereotypes teens, then write a letter to the editor about why you disagree.
DEBRIEF: The most important thing is to get involved and “STAND UP” to stereotyping and labeling. It’s WRONG!
HANDOUT:

For The Record ...
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SAY: Our world would not be very diverse if we all looked the same and had the same beliefs. As unique as diversity makes us, it can also be threatening to others and oftentimes be a dividing factor in the way we respond to others.
Without knowing it, we set up boundaries and start to reject others based on labeling. (For example: smart kids, rich kids, black kids, white kids, poor kids). Unfortunately, in extreme cases, this division can lead to violence.
MIX IT UP SURVEY: Let’s take a moment to find out what it’s like at your school and is it easy to make friends with different groups. ASK: How can we break down these walls (boundaries)?
EASEL CHART ACTIVITY: In teams, come up with some “terms” that describe YOUR America today. Complete this sentence: “America is … .” A good start would be to talk about some of the things you like to do in your spare time. (Suggestion: Come up with an example to share with them).

Mixin’ It Up!
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SAY: READ SLIDE. SIMPLE … Put a stop to it! YOU are the common denominator. YOUR actions count! JUST DO IT! When you participate in these types of activities, then you are as guilty as those making the remarks about others—same things with bullying.
ACTIVITY DI-5 : “What Do You Do When?” In teams, take each of the four points, and talk about what YOU should do when YOU encounter these situations. DEBRIEF: Tell yourself the truth, do you do this now? If not, you have been given free will to choose right and wrong. CHOOSE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. SAY: “I’M SORRY!”
SAY: When Fighting Racism, always remember to:
Be an example for others to follow.
Don’t laugh at jokes about others or join in.
Take a stand!
SPEAK UP!
HANDOUT H-3: “10 Ways to Fight Racism.” REVIEW LIST.

When Fighting Racism,
What Do You Do When?
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SAY: Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun known for her work among the poverty-stricken. READ QUOTE. ASK: What does this mean to you? In speaking of the topics we’ve discussed today, it’s important to talk about FORGIVENESS. Because if you hold in bad feelings, then who’s feeling bad? YOU! When you forgive others, you stop being a victim.
And you’re right … forgiveness is easy to talk about, but not easy to do. That’s why our common theme throughout is CHARACTER. It takes a person of great character to forgive ESPECIALLY when you don’t want to.
HANDOUTS H-4 & H-5: “Forgiving Others.” Okay. You’re ready to forgive, but how do you begin. Let’s take a closer look together. But, wait a minute! We also have to talk about H-5 “Forgiving Yourself” too.

Mother Teresa Quote
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SAY: Some place in America:
EVERY hour: A hate crime is committed.
EVERY day: At least 5 different cultural groups are victims of hate crimes.
EVERY week: A cross is burned.
Hate crimes in America are a reality and reveal our nation’s intolerance to people who we perceive are different than us. Research tells us that most of the hate crimes reported are in the North and West.
The POWER of One: One person can make a difference!
ASK: Will that one person be Y-O-U?
HANDOUT H– 6: “13 Ideas to Promote Diversity.” A GREAT start.

Every Hour, Day, Week
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SAY: It all comes down to R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect for yourself, first, and then others. Because if you don’t respect yourself, how can you expect anyone else to? And, if you don’t like yourself, first, how can others like you?
BOOKMARK: We’ve talked about a lot of things today. But, hopefully, it’s made you think of things that you need to work on. Here’s a bookmark to remind you of the pledge you made earlier, and 10 Ways on How to Fight Hate.
We need to respect and embrace our differences. For example ...

Character Moment:
RESPECT
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SAY: Since we our wrapping up our Cultural Competence and
Diversity series in the month of December, let me take a moment to talk with you about a celebration that you may not be aware of.
ASK: Who can tell me what the celebration of Kwanzaa is and why, African Americans, specifically, celebrate this holiday December 26—January 1st.
Kwanzaa is an African holiday created for African peoples. But, other peoples of different cultures celebrate it, too. For example: Mexicans are not the only ones who celebrate Cinco de Mayo or Chinese celebrating the Chinese New Year. Kwanzaa is not a religion or a religious holiday.
Kwanzaa is about roots and knowledge of culture and to act in a certain way that self-respect is due.

Celebrate Kwanzaa!
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SAY: Diversity is an important topic to talk about. Don’t wait on the world to break down walls! Change the world! It starts with YOU.
Be the change …
HANDOUTS & ASSIGNMENTS:
- Distribute POST Test
- Evaluation
ACTIVITY: Not So Comfortable … Comfort Zone.

Wrap It Up … The End!
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