Diversity Doll Training Manual 2021

The Diversity Doll approach builds on universal storytelling traditions to promote inclusion, and address issues of prejudice and unfairness.  Children’s social and emotional development is enhanced as they are encouraged to empathise and explore ethical values.   Young children develop emotional literacy and self-esteem when working with the dolls.  Children’s cognitive and language skills are enhanced as they learn to think critically and problem solve, in a non-threatening way.  
 
If you would like to use the Diversity Doll Approach, this training manual is your starting point.  It explains the history, practices and ethical use of Persona Dolls in an Australian context.
 
This manual is only part of the learning journey.  Diversity Doll Training Australia trains educators, teachers and other professionals in the ethical use of Persona Dolls in various settings.
 
To become a certified Diversity Doll Practitioner, you can enrol in the online training course which consists of 3 x Zoom sessions and an online assessment through Moodle. 
 
On completion of the course you wil be given a Certificate of Participation and Registration as a Qualified Diversity Doll Trainer.