Dive into the essentials of inclusive learning and teaching with our dynamic workshops. These sessions are designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the current landscape in higher education, including the key Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) challenges and opportunities. Engage in a supportive environment where you can reflect on your own practices, explore cutting-edge research, and learn from real-world case studies.
Overview:
Our two-part workshop series will introduce you to the evolving higher education sector, focusing on EDI responsibilities and opportunities. You’ll explore various approaches to inclusive pedagogy, gain confidence in addressing issues of equity, and have the chance to critically examine and enhance your own teaching practices.
Booking information
Starting Date: 8 October 2024
Location: Virtual
Workshop Details:
This blended learning experience consists of two half-day online sessions, supplemented by approximately one hour of independent reflection and reading.
Key topics include:
Sector Insights on Inclusive Education: Understanding challenges, changes, drivers, and duties.
Putting Students at the Centre: Exploring inclusion, experience, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Pathways to Inclusion: Introduction to various models of inclusive pedagogy and practice.
Becoming a Reflective Inclusive Practitioner: Techniques for self-assessment and improvement.
Learning outcomes
By the end of these workshops, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the broader context of inclusive teaching and learning within the higher education sector and understand their role in it.
- Engage confidently in discussions about inclusion and equity with peers.
- Reflect critically on their own inclusive practices, whether as educators or supporters of teaching.
Who should attend?
Higher education staff (or relevant student partners) wishing to build their foundational knowledge around inclusive education in an interactive and friendly environment. We expect and welcome new or experienced teachers looking to enhance their own practice, and other colleagues support academic development and student learning experiences. Professional services staff with responsibility for tackling inequalities in the student experience who wish to develop their understanding of how EDI interacts with learning and teaching are also very welcome.