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ERIC Number: EJ1334263
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Apr
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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An Exercise for Conveying Equal Employment Opportunity Concepts for Industrial-Organizational Psychology Courses
Semanko, Anna M.; Hinsz, Verlin B.
Teaching of Psychology, v49 n2 p191-195 Apr 2022
Background: Equal employment opportunity guidelines and concepts are important for increasing equity in the workplace. Given the large number of undergraduate students currently in or entering the workforce, it is critical to convey these concepts in a manner that increases student understanding of appropriate organizational behavior. Objective: We present and discuss an exercise and corresponding in-class discussion aimed at conveying equal employment opportunity concepts to undergraduate students. Method: An exercise was developed using vignettes based on cases that demonstrate key equal opportunity concepts. Student understanding of equal employment opportunity was assessed pre- and post-exercise. Results: Overall, the post-exercise measures suggested greater student understanding of equal employment opportunity concepts in comparison to their pre-exercise understanding. Conclusion: The exercise described herein is an impactful and effective means of engaging students in content related to equal employment opportunity. Teaching Implications: Instructors can use this active exercise in their courses to aid students in their understanding of equal employment opportunity concepts. As a result, students' knowledge of equal employment opportunity may encourage them to combat and prevent occurrences of discrimination in the workplace.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1972; Civil Rights Act 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967; Vocational Rehabilitation Act 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
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