Description & Objectives

This workshop is targeted at participants who are involved (or anticipate being involved) in teaching in higher education – as teachers, professors, lecturers, teaching assistants etc.

As educators the choices we make have the potential to increase or decrease inclusivity and equitability in education in general and in our classrooms in particular. This workshop, developed using evidence and theoretical frameworks from literature, and contextualised to higher education, will explore themes of inclusivity as a means of promoting equity and sustainability in education.

This workshop will explore the following themes:

· Self-awareness: Who am I and what am I bringing into the classroom

· Empathy: Who are my students? What are the assumptions we make about each other?

· Classroom Climate: How can I build a classroom climate that is conducive to learning?

· Inclusive Pedagogy: What are some pedagogical strategies and techniques I can use to make my teaching and materials more inclusive?

· Supports: How can I identify and leverage support structures for me and for my students?

Approach

This workshop is highly participative and employs multiple strategies including introspection, small-group work, peer-feedback, and design/redesign of learning materials.