Asserting that good teaching is inclusive teaching, this book demonstrates how university modules and courses can be designed so that each student, regardless of their complex diversity, is valued equally. It is a must read for educators looking to be more inclusive in the way they design and offer learning experiences.
- This practical guide has been designed to allow higher education course designers improve the inclusivity of their courses
- With international insights of practice, this guide has global appeal
- Written in an accessible style this book is easy to read cover to cover and dip in and out of making it ideal for the busy academic.
Virna Rossi is a teacher educator based in London, UK. A passionate teacher since 1999, she has worked in all educational sectors: Primary, Secondary, College (FE), Adult Education and Higher Education.
About me
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Structure and organisation of the book
SECTION 1: Learning Values - The roots
Roots to shoots approach
The roots
The 'I' root: Intentionally Equitable
The 'N' root: Nurturing
The 'C' root: Co-created
The 'L' root: Liberating
The 'U' root: User-friendly
The 'S' root: Socially Responsible
The 'I' root: Integrative
The 'V' root: Values-based
The 'E' root: Ecological
Co-creation
Where are you at now?
SECTION 2: Learning Context - Set up and Engagement
Chapter 1 - Ready? Setting up the physical and digital space
The physical learning spaces
The blended learning spaces
The digital learning spaces
The mobile learning spaces
Chapter 2 - Steady? Needs analysis and orientation
Needs analysis
Orientation
Chapter 3 - Go! Building community and fostering a support culture
Students' well-being
Starting the course
SECTION 3: Learning Content - Input and practice
Chapter 4 Using Learning Thresholds
Learning outcomes
Threshold concepts
Learning thresholds
Big ideas
Putting it all together
Chapter 5 Flipped and self-directed
Flipped
Self-directed
Chapter 6 Diversified, relevant and creative
Diversified
Relevant
Creative
SECTION 4 - Learning Assessment - Output and feedback
Chapter 7 Choice, voice and authentic
Choice
Voice
Authentic
Chapter 8 Reflective and formative
Reflective and formative assessment
Reflective and formative feedback
Chapter 9 Self and peer assessment and feedback
SECTION 5 - Learning Evaluation
Chapter 10 Lesson evaluation
Chapter 11 Course evaluation
Conclusion
Index