Progress on our DEIJ Scope and Sequence

At Mulgrave, we have created a DEIJ Scope and Sequence to help guide the teaching of specific outcomes and competencies which focus on diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice.

The term ‘scope and sequence’ refers to the breadth and depth of content taught and the order in which it is covered throughout grades and divisions to ensure an appropriate building of understanding and skill development. This continuum is particularly important for us as a school that spans from preschool to Grade 12.

The goal of our DEIJ Scope and Sequence document is to support the integration of these topics into our curriculum to help students gain a better understanding of their identities and the related privileges they enjoy and the challenges they may face. In addition, we focus on developing cultural competence and skills to address social justice and equity.

Over the course of the 202223 school year, we started incorporating the Scope and Sequence into our teaching and learning. In the Early Years and Junior School divisions, we have embedded the competencies into our units of inquiry. In Middle School, teachers and students have engaged in various discussions regarding diversity, inclusion and social justice during advisory group sessions and life skill lessons. The Senior School has taken part in Character Education lessons, as well as discussions during their advisory group sessions. Examples of this work are shared on the following pages.

As we continue to implement the DEIJ Scope and Sequence into teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond, a key effort will be on the development of a repository of resources for teachers.

Stages

Developing

Developing

Developing my skills to connect with others with different identities (cultural competence)

Developing my understanding and skills in addressing justice and equity