Implementation Notes - First Objective

Since the base of the scaffold rests on students’ understanding of their organization and the diversity orientation, the first assignment asked them to write a critical reflection paper on sessions two and three.  After completing each reflection paper, they spent time in small groups, followed by a large group discussion on their thoughts regarding the readings and how they applied to their organizations.  Students then wrote up an organizational analysis paper that reflected their ability to assess their organization and comment on how the organization embraced diversity.
                       
The next layer in the scaffold was for students to conduct job analyses, create job descriptions, and develop recruitment and interviewing strategies.  We began using lecture and discussion, and then each student applied the readings on the subject to their own organizations.  We also spent time connecting these new skills to their organizational culture and strategies to enhance diversity.  Students completed a specific job analysis along with a job description, recruitment, and interviewing strategies.  I wanted this paper to reflect students’ ability to apply these skills to their specific organizational culture; in addition, the paper needed to include strategies on practical ways to embrace and enhance diversity.

The final layer was for students to review, critique, and revise performance evaluations in their organizations.  As before, we began using lecture and discussion followed by application of the readings to the students’ own organizations.  We spent time connecting the skills to their organizational culture and employing strategies to enhance diversity.  These skills were linked to their job analysis and job descriptions. In addition, students completed a specific performance evaluation and compared it with evaluations from other organizations. This paper reflected their ability to apply these skills to their specific organizational culture, including strategies on practical ways to embrace and enhance diversity, and tied in with the job analysis, job description, and strategies for recruiting and interviewing candidates.