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Developing inclusive curriculum – the implications for policy and practice. 11 December 2012 Kath Bridger BSV Associates Ltd. Workshop focus. Developing an inclusive curric ulum for all students
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Developing inclusive curriculum – the implications for policy and practice 11 December 2012 Kath Bridger BSV Associates Ltd
Workshop focus • Developing an inclusive curriculum for all students • Creating a dynamic, accessible and inclusive learning and teaching environment and culture BSV Associates Ltd 2
What does this mean? • Why do we want to develop an inclusive curriculum for all students? • What do we mean by this? • Whose responsibility is it? BSV Associates Ltd 3
Why is it desirable? • To inspire and enable all our students to become autonomous, independent academic inquirers who are able to achieve their potential and the best degree outcomes • To enable academic staff to effectively share their knowledge and expertise and develop their professional practice • To enhance the reputation and academic credibility of the university BSV Associates Ltd 4
What is it? • Modified provision – making special arrangements to support individual students within the existing system • Alternative provision – arrangements within the curriculum for particular students • Inclusive provision – flexible and anticipatory arrangements within the curriculum to support all students to succeed BSV Associates Ltd 5
Continuum of approach Typology of learning and teaching provision BSV Associates Ltd 6
Inclusive learning and teaching • Avoids pigeonholing students • Takes a coherent approach which is anticipatory and proactive • Involves the whole institution • Incorporates regular reflection, review and refinement of strategies and methods BSV Associates Ltd 7
Who is responsible? • We all are! • The institution through its strategy, policy, procedure and structures • Individuals through the development, interpretation and delivery of those policies, procedures and professional practice BSV Associates Ltd 8
Systemic and cultural shift Inclusive practice = Embedded = Part and parcel of the way an institution operates = The way in which people behave / their attitudes BSV Associates Ltd 9
Developing inclusive practice • Identify a focus, e.g. subject area; programme of study • Work with particular groups of staff • Identify those in a position to influence • Work with champions and advocates • Pilot activity, evaluate and promote • Tailor your approach – what’s in it for me? BSV Associates Ltd 10
HEA research findings • In order to be successful, change is required at both institutional and individual level • It is essential to build an evidence base from which to bring about change • A multi method, tailored approach is necessary, involving different stakeholder groups across the institution, e.g. senior management; academic staff; support staff BSV Associates Ltd 11
Developing inclusive practice • It matters! BSV Associates Ltd 12