Identify & eliminate barriers to student engagement

Recognise that students juggle various commitments, such as caregiving & employment, & design teaching activities to be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities

Prioritise inclusivity in all activities

Ensure that programs respect & engage all students appropriately, taking into account the cultural & legal contexts, especially regarding marginalised groups

Allow curriculum personalisation to enhance student engagement

Providing options for assignments can foster interest & motivation

Create authentic learning opportunities that encourage active participation

Implement strategies such as problem-based learning & collaborative projects to allow students to apply & test their knowledge, addressing educational inequalities in the process

Ensure clarity on required knowledge & skills for success

Inclusive programs should accommodate varied entry qualifications & implement an intensive orientation to equip all students with necessary foundational skills before introducing new content

Embrace diverse & decolonised perspectives

Address historical power imbalances in the curriculum across all disciplines - for example, inclusive healthcare programs should focus on health inequalities in marginalised groups

Understand Your Students

• Consider the diverse backgrounds & needs of your students to tailor your teaching effectively
• Gather information from student support plans, prior knowledge, assessments, & educational backgrounds to inform your approach

Diversify Teaching Approaches

• Engage students by varying content & methods
• Use diverse materials & feedback options
• Provide choices in assessments
• Showcase multiple perspectives to create an inclusive & engaging learning environment

Communicate Clearly

• Establish clear expectations regarding participation, assignments, & resource usage
• Use platforms like Moodle for streamlined communication
• Connect classroom learning to broader goals
• Foster an environment for respectful dialogue using language respectful of students identities

Ensure Accessibility

• Remove barriers for students with disabilities by adhering to accessibility guidelines
• Provide materials in advance, ideally in digital formats
• Ensure guidance on their use is easily available to minimise additional workload

The Student Experience

Below you can watch Bitesize Videos from WMS students discussing their experiences with disability & neurodiversity.