Can Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Espouse Through Social Constructivism? A Dynamically-Designed Multimedia Content Creation Programme for High School Students in Japan

Dunya Chen, Jiayi Lu, Keiko Okawa

2024

Abstract

This article presents a nonformal learning programme implemented in a Japanese high school, focusing on exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) topics through a multimedia content creation project. The programme employs a dynamic module design, characterized by student-centred learning, a comprehensive feedback loop, and timely adjustments to tailor to students’ learning paces. This nonformal approach allows students to experience DEI concepts closely, diverging from traditional formal education methods. Student reflections indicate increased awareness and appreciation of diversity, enhanced empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and development of critical soft skills through DEI experiences and multimedia content creation. The findings suggest that high school students can effectively grasp abstract concepts like DEI experientially. The programme’s dynamic design offers a model for creating large-scale, learner-focused curricula. Additionally, the collaboration between a graduate school and a local high school demonstrates a potential role for higher education institutions in supporting community education initiatives.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Chen D., Lu J. and Okawa K. (2024). Can Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Espouse Through Social Constructivism? A Dynamically-Designed Multimedia Content Creation Programme for High School Students in Japan. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-697-2, SciTePress, pages 680-688. DOI: 10.5220/0012723800003693

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu24,
author={Dunya Chen and Jiayi Lu and Keiko Okawa},
title={Can Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Espouse Through Social Constructivism? A Dynamically-Designed Multimedia Content Creation Programme for High School Students in Japan},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU},
year={2024},
pages={680-688},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012723800003693},
isbn={978-989-758-697-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU
TI - Can Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Espouse Through Social Constructivism? A Dynamically-Designed Multimedia Content Creation Programme for High School Students in Japan
SN - 978-989-758-697-2
AU - Chen D.
AU - Lu J.
AU - Okawa K.
PY - 2024
SP - 680
EP - 688
DO - 10.5220/0012723800003693
PB - SciTePress