Tag: inclusive learning

Integrating, including, and adapting: thoughts from the UEL 2022 Teaching & Learning Symposium

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On September 16, 2022, I was lucky enough to be invited to present at the University of East London’s Teaching & Learning Symposium conference. The conference included keynote speakers, presentations of practice, and lightning talks. The variety of content was arranged primarily in parallel sessions, so while I couldn’t attend everything live outside of my…Continue Reading Integrating, including, and adapting: thoughts from the UEL 2022 Teaching & Learning Symposium

Quick wins that can make your content more accessible and your practice more inclusive

We know that making your content digitally accessible might seem like a daunting and time-consuming task. However, it is important to remember that accessibility is a journey, not a destination. We are all on a roadmap of learning how to embed more inclusive practice in our everyday work. We will make errors along the way…Continue Reading Quick wins that can make your content more accessible and your practice more inclusive

Reviewing Programme Design – understanding the students’ perspective

Time for Change

  The Challenge The last few months have been hugely chaotic for me. Working remotely wasn’t a surprise, but I hadn’t considered that this space would need to be shared between me and my hubby. Coupled with the fact that I was suddenly faced with having to manage my children whilst working. I found myself…Continue Reading Reviewing Programme Design – understanding the students’ perspective

Inclusive learning: three key themes from the St Mary’s University Festival of Teaching & Learning, June 2019

This one-day event focused on inclusive teaching & learning.  I was able to attend nine mini-sessions plus the two keynotes by Mick Healey, Emeritus Professor at the University of Gloucestershire, and Helena Gillespie, Senior Lecturer at UEA. Below is a very brief encapsulation of three themes I noticed cropping up across the day. Widening Participation…Continue Reading Inclusive learning: three key themes from the St Mary’s University Festival of Teaching & Learning, June 2019

Assistive Technology Training: from specialised support to inclusive practice

Six colleagues from Learning Success and Student Counselling and Mental Health Services were the first to participate in a series of free Assistive Technology (AT) roadshows provided by TechEd Marketing. In anticipation of imminent changes (i.e. reductions) to Disabled Students Allowance, we have been (1) exploring ways to make better use of AT to promote…Continue Reading Assistive Technology Training: from specialised support to inclusive practice