2008 - 2013 Flexible Learning Course

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Have you ever wondered why it is tricky fitting students into a one-size-fits-all model of learning? Hopefully the material this week - Access & Equity Diversity & Inclusivity - will help to clear up this mystery.

Classroom activities this week

Venue: H606
Activity Four –Define and describe the concepts of Access & Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity in your professional context. You have two weeks for this topic since it is Easter.

• Explore the meaning of Universal Design and inclusiveness in learning.
• Universal Design for Learning: A framework for access and equity. This includes a range of learning environments.
• Describe an example of inclusive teaching.
• What are some issues for access and equity in your classes?
• Provide a definition for access & equity, diversity & inclusivity relevant to your professional context.
• Explain what your learners will need to access the learning environment you plan to create.
• Post responses to your blog.

Easter break and mid term break - 9 April to 22 April (2 weeks) - Not 19 April as published on the initial schedule.