The Diverse Voices Framework: Re-Imagining HRD Education for Social Justice Beyond the Classroom

The Problem Human Resource Development (HRD) remains a dedicated program in numerous colleges and schools of Education. However, a curriculum of diversity education and social justice education that develops and prepares future leaders, practitioners, professionals, and educators to contribute to an ever-changing, diverse world has not been strongly advocated. The Solution The Diverse Voices Framework, a 3-part conceptual development model, will be introduced as a framework that engages student voices and other forms of diverse expressions. The model highlights a participatory approach for teaching diversity and social justice beyond the classroom. In this article, the framework will be applied to a conference format as a practical application for promoting social justice outcomes beyond the classroom. Stakeholders HRD educators, practitioners, leaders, and all others engaging in social justice work.