The LWVPA DEIBA Learning Modules

Thank you for participating in the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania DEI Learning Series. The LWVPA Equity Initiative, representing local Leagues throughout Pennsylvania, has developed this series of five basic level learning modules designed to build understanding of  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA). Modules may be presented as one unit or broken into smaller components. Sincere thanks to the Equity Team’s Education sub-committee for their work researching and developing learning objectives, activities, and content. Committee members included Anne Mosakowski, chair, and members Sandra Kerr, Sandra Schaal, Cathy Yungmann and Jennifer Hanf.

These modules are intended to be given sequentially, live, online or in-person. The modules include slides, scripts, discussion questions, activities, videos, and references. Live presentation significantly encourages interactive discussion and collaborative problem solving. Use your own voice and natural  presentation style. Consider your own experience and that of the audience.

Two ways to use the DEIBA Learning Modules. You may request a facilitator to present modules to your League. As a DEIBA Representative you may undertake facilitation yourself, in full or in part. Become familiar with the modules. Contact stephanie.sun@palwv.org to discuss preparation for presenting DEI Learning Module Programming and the best plan for a successful learning journey tailored for your League.

The DEIBA Learning Modules:

Facilitators: Read First

• Facilitator’s Notes

• Land Acknowledgement for Pennsylvania

• Microaggression Definitions

• Citations

• Learning Module Heirarchy

Module 1: What is DEIBA? Why is the DEIBA Policy important to my League?

• Notes and Script

• Presentation: What is DEI?

• Participants’ Handouts

Module 2: What is Diversity? 

• Notes and Script

• Presentation: What is Diversity?

• Participants’ Handouts

Module 3: What is Equity? 

• Notes and Script

• Presentation: What is Equity?

• Participants’ Handouts

Module 4: What is Inclusion?  

• Notes and Script

• Presentation: What is Inclusion?

• Participants’ Handouts

Module 5: Integration of DEIBA into your League Community. 

• Notes and Script

• Presentation: Integration of DEI into your League Community

• Participants’ Handouts