SWOT analysis related to your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
You will complete a SWOT analysis related to your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to implementing and facilitating conversations about DEI and social justice by responding to reflection questions as they relate to DEI and social justice.
Then, apply what you have learned to your current profession by describing and developing a plan to support DEI and social justice implementation.
Part 1:
Create your SWOT analysis by using the SWOT tool provided.
Use what you have learned in this module and lesson resources to complete your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of your leadership as it relates to DEI and social justice.
Copy and paste your table at the end of Part 2.
SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis Template
Part 2:
Develop and describe a plan to support leaders with social justice and DEI implementation within your current or future school context. When developing your plan, consider the following:
How do the results from your SWOT analysis in (S)strengths validate the need for social justice and DEI? What strengths will allow you to facilitate conversations in DEI and social justice?
What areas of (W)weakness influence or hinder the implementation of DEI and social justice? What are some ways to navigate these areas, and who can help you?
What (O)opportunities already exist to support school leaders in implementing DEI and social justice to ensure we do not want to add something extra to the plate of school leaders? Share specific resources that are research-based.
What happens if educators do not act upon the (T)threats? How will the threats impact school leaders implementing DEI and social justice strategies and theories? How would a failure to implement DEI and social justice constructs derail these strategies, and what could you do as a leader to offer support?
Sample Answer
Part 1: SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- I am committed to DEI and social justice.
- I have a strong understanding of the importance of DEI and social justice in education.
- I have experience facilitating conversations about DEI and social justice.
- I am able to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- I am able to create a safe and inclusive space for people to share their experiences and perspectives.
Weaknesses:
- I am still learning about DEI and social justice.
- I can be uncomfortable talking about race and racism.