Inclusive Education
Resources to help your students excel.
This section focuses on fostering inclusive education by providing resources and strategies that address the diverse needs of students. From Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to practical guides on anti-racist pedagogy, these materials equip educators with tools to create equitable and accessible learning environments. Explore self-paced courses on inclusive teaching, guides on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, and resources designed to make your course content more accessible to all students. These resources are essential for educators committed to creating supportive and inclusive classrooms that benefit every learner.
Essential Tools & Support
Universal Design for Learning
| This resource, Universal Design for Learning, emphasizes flexibility in content presentation, assessment methods, and learner engagement to promote inclusive course design. It advocates for principles such as multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression, aimed at accommodating diverse student needs across disciplines. The resource includes definitions, rationale, and practical examples, to support effective implementation of UDL principles in teaching practices. | |
| Resource: | Source: |
| Overview | Oakland University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning |
| Guide | University of Calgary Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning |
| Video Series (6, 5-min videos) | CAST – Center for Applied Special Technology |
| UDL for Learning and Technology | Oakland University |
| Rubric for Evaluating your Course Syllabus | Oakland University |
| Example of a UDL Syllabus | Think UDL |
| Podcast 1 Podcast 2 |
Teaching in Higher Ed |
Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom (Self-paced course)
| This resource on inclusive teaching highlights the importance of creating equitable course climates and implementing accessible classroom practices and assessments to support diverse student needs. It addresses the impact of course climate on student learning and emphasizes the benefits of inclusive teaching for all students. Developed by the Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning, the course integrates insights from experts in higher education, covering topics such as student development, microaggressions, stereotype threat, and Universal Design for Learning, aiming to equip participants with practical tools for developing inclusive courses. | |
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| Self-paced course | Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning |
The Anti-Racist Discussion Pedagogy Guide
| This guide aims to assist instructors in adopting an Anti-Racist discussion pedagogy across various subjects, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical tools for implementation. It encourages instructors to begin with internal reflection as a foundational step toward fostering outward class discussions on Anti-Racist principles. | |
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| Guide | Packback |
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
| This resource provides guidance on creating accessible course content and fostering inclusive learning environments, aimed at course instructors and content creators. | |
| Resource: | Source: |
| EDI Page | University of Calgary Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning |
| Self-Reflection: Equity Focused Teaching Strategies | University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching |
| Overview of Inclusive Pedagogy | Oakland University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning |
| Podcast | Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast |
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