Social Considerations

Learning resources should

• Reflect sensitivity to gender and sexual orientation, the perspective of aboriginal people, and cultural and ethnic heritage.

• Promote equality by enhancing students’ understanding of a multicultural and diverse society.

• Be chosen to help students understand the many important contributions made to our civilization by minority groups and people/groups with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

• Be designed to motivate students and staff to examine their attitudes and behaviors, and to comprehend their duties, responsibilities, rights, and privileges as participating citizens in our society.

• Support/promote students’ self-esteem and respect for the self-esteem of others.

• Recognize the integration of students with special needs (as part of the class).

• Reflect good safety practices in texts and visuals (e.g., use of helmets, seatbelts)

• Portray positive role models

• Use language appropriate to the intended audience, and exclude slang, vernaculars, or expletives that detract from meaning.