DEI Project in Latin America: Plan and preliminary findings

DEI Project in Latin America: Plan and preliminary findings

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  DEI Project inLatin America: Plan and preliminary findings Carina Bossu – The Open University – [email protected] Viviane Vladimirschi – Independent Researcher - [email protected] GO-GN Webinar Series 02.03.2021
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  Overview of theProject About the project DEI Phase 2 Process and Methodology Preliminary Findings Recommendations What is already in place 2 About this Presentation
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  Overview of the Project About theProject • A GO-GN project and supported by the Hewlett Foundation • For GO-GN –as an open research community- to be more diverse, equitable & inclusive. • To incorporate perspectives & experiences of underrepresented communities. • Develop DEI Guidelines for GO-GN • Phase 1 in Africa of the DEI project • Phase 2 of the DEI project in Latin America 3
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  Process and Methodology •Interviews: 12 key stakeholders (including GO-GN members) from Latin America. • Categorisation (coding) and analysis of data undertaken using NVivo. • 1/2 online workshop with experts in OER (workshop informed by the interviews) – to validate and gather additional data. • Dissemination of results through presentations, blog post and publications. 4
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  Defining Diversity 5 Phase 1 •Consider butshould not be limited to culture, race, ability, health, criminal record, class and appearance. •Acknowledge the range of contexts underpinning diversity and the limitations of people’s understanding of diversity in order to take appropriate actions. Phase 2 •Multidisciplinary •Varieties of experiences •Language •Representation
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  Defining Equity 6 Phase 1 •Remove barriersto access (language, research practices) •Equal opportunities •Acknowledge that there are different needs, and that equity must be a continuing process. Phase 2 •Social justice •Equal opportunities •Capacity building and awareness raising •Resources
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  Defining Inclusion 7 •Take into considerationother people’s views and opinions •What/who should be included (or excluded) and why •Involve the marginalised and unheard voices Phase 1 • Participation • Integration • Collaboration • Feel valued Phase 2
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  Discussion • We wouldlike to know how diversity, equity and inclusiveness is applicable to your context? • In your view, what is the role that GO-GN network plays in enabling DEI? 8
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  Brief overview ofOE in Latin America • Several ongoing existing initiatives; • High use and practices of digital resources (i.e., remixing); • Barriers: lack of knowledge of open licenses; lack of policies and funding; lack of country champions; lack of awareness-raising and capacity building; • Countries have different approaches to funding basic and higher education; • Need to showcase more efficiently their OE/OER initiatives to the Global North; • Support via the use of resources and tools and research via participation in the GO-GN could be great assets. 9
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  Defining DEI inPhase 2 10 A diverse, equitable and inclusive community is one where the rights of each person are respected, opportunities for growth are equal for all but also adaptable to the needs and capabilities of the individual, that is the community understood that an essential part of society is aware that individuals have different characteristics and needs and opportunities for growth shall be accessible to all (D). Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay
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  Preliminary Findings - Notall participants were aware of GO-GN. - Lack of language diversity can be a barrier to expand the Open Education movement in Latin America. Resources predominately in English. - Additional funding, infrastructure and capacity building are required to foster a DEI community in Open Education in Latin America. - Latin America needs more researchers in Open Education to expand the movement in the region and to give voice to the Global South. - Stakeholders suggested strategies and recommendations to develop effective ways of communicating open research activities in Latin America. 11
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  Recommendations 12 Key recommendations fromCentral and Latin American participants are: To develop further partnerships with Latin American universities to enhance GO-GN visibility and reach. Establish a clear objective, communication and identity for the Latin American community. Development of conferences, workshop or seminars to build capacity in OE, including translation of content into Spanish and Portuguese. To provide small research grants to disadvantaged students from the Global South.
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  GO-GN is already committed to • Informmembers, that diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines are in operation. • To create an environment in which individual unique experiences and contributions are recognized and valued. • To create an open research community that promotes dignity and respect for everyone irrespective of race, sex, disability, religion, nationality or gender. • To make available open research capacity building and development opportunities to disadvantage students from Global South. • To regularly review all GO-GN open practices and procedures so that fairness, diversity, equity and inclusion upheld at all cost. 13
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  Questions? Thanks!! @GOGN_OER @carinabossu @vvladi http://go-gn.net/webinars/dei-project- in-latin-america-plan-and-preliminary- findings/ http://go-gn.net/webinars/projeto-dei- na-america-latina-plano-e-dados- preliminares/ http://go-gn.net/webinars/proyecto- dei-en-latinoamerica-plan-y-resultados- preliminares/