What does Multiverse mean by ‘diversity'?
The website explores diversity in relation to achievement. The dimensions of diversity that are covered are ''race'' and ethnicity, social class, bilingual and multilingual learners, religious diversity, refugees and asylum seekers and Travellers and Roma.
Gender, sexuality and Special Educational Needs (SEN) do not feature strongly on the Multiverse website, as these areas were not included in the original remit of the project as specified by the TDA. However, there are other websites covering:
In spite of gender not being part of our remit, a number of resources are available on the website to provide a more complete picture of diversity and achievement.
Does the website have lesson plans/activities that I can use in my school?
Multiverse provides teacher educators and student teachers/trainees with a comprehensive range of resources on the educational achievement of pupils from diverse backgrounds. To find lesson plans and activities to use in school, go to Teaching and Learning Materials (Students/Trainees)
I am an ITE tutor, does the website have ITE session plans/activities that I can use with my trainees/student teachers?
To find ITE session plans and activities to use with your student teachers/trainees, go to Teaching and Learning Materials (Tutors)
Are there case studies of teacher training institutions addressing diversity in their ITE curriculum?
There are case studies published on the website of teacher training institutions that are successfully addressing diversity in their ITE Curriculum. For example: Respecting Difference: good practice guide for PGCE tutors in issues of race, faith and culture (2008). Click here to view other ITE case studies
Are there case studies of schools successfully addressing diversity?
There are case studies published on the website of both primary and secondary schools which are successfully addressing diversity. For example: Raising the Achievement of Minority Ethnic Children and New Arrivals at Preston Manor Secondary School (2007). and Social Cohesion Project: Respect Week at Wingrove Primary School (2008). Click here to view other school case studies.
Are there resources on the website to support mentoring for students?
There is a collection of resources to support mentors in addressing QTS Standards in diversity. It includes a range of activities, research reports and guidance for student teachers and trainers on placement. Click here to view a list of mentoring resources.
Does the website report on current research on diversity and achievement?
Multiverse commissions research to fill gaps in existing knowledge about diversity and achievement. All research outputs commissioned by us are contained in the Featured Resources section of the website. You can also access research papers and journal articles etc by clicking here.
What is the relationship between Multiverse and associated sites such as TTRB, behaviour4learning?
The TTRB, B4L, RE-Net websites are also funded by the TDA and have been developed using the same technical platform. They provide a range of resources on various aspects of initial teacher training. If you are already registered on Multiverse, then you can also access these other sites by selecting them in 'My Profile' at the top of homepage (when logged in).