1. Introduction to Inclusive Teaching Practice

Welcome!

If you have been wondering how to make your class more inclusive, you have come to the right place! 

 Diversity and inclusion are important assets for students at university and in their careers. A wealth of research shows that diversity and inclusion are significant factors in fostering communications skills, problem-solving strategies and creativity in the classroom and beyond. 

This module is a self-paced introduction to inclusive teaching practices. It is primarily meant for faculty members, instructors, and staff who support teaching in higher education, but anyone is welcome to explore the content. It is part of a five-part course focused on equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. 

Throughout the module, we use this icon to mark moments where we invite you to reflect on a concept, your course, or yourself. We hope these questions can help spark your thinking in new and creative directions.

Learning Outcomes

Research shows that diversity and inclusion have many concrete benefits for both individuals and teams across a range of contexts. By the end of this module, you will have a better understanding of how to implement inclusive teaching practices in your teaching.

Specifically, this module will help you:

1 Articulate some key concepts and why they matter

2 Reflect on your identity as an instructor

3 Evaluate your curriculum and teaching practices with an equity and inclusion lens

4 Identify next steps in creating more inclusive classrooms