Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week’s assignments. The resources may include textbook reading assignments, journal articles, websites, links to tools or software, videos, handouts, rubrics, etc.
Watch this Ted Talk on how to work collaboratively in the workplace as teamwork starts with human connection. Questions for reflection...
1. How did the speaker learn that his initial leadership to form a team to work collaboratively was not working?
2. How did the speaker think outside the box to come up with a solution to form a team that worked collaboratively?
3. What was the key element responsible for the speaker’s team being successful and why did that element work for the team?
Eng, M. (2018, Feb 7).Teams Start with Human Connections [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVi-0a90XNA
This book presents a social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting diversity and the benefits of diversity.
Read the first half of Part 2, Psychological Processes chapters 4-6, pages 87-168
Answer the questions for Thinking and Knowing at the end of each chapter. After reading this information and applying your knowledge, you will have a better understanding of the psychological processes of understanding diversity.
The Psychology of Diversity : Beyond Prejudice and Racism
by
James M. Jones, John F. Dovidio, and Deborah L. Vietze
The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides. Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society - interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and social Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in neuroscience Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor's manual
JJones, J.M., Dovidio, J.F., & Vietze, D.L. (2013). The psychology of diversity: Beyond prejudice and racism. John Wiley & Sons. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=cat01034a&AN=nu.EBC7103831&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
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