providing an inclusive learning experience janine chalmers, equality and diversity adviser lucy...
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Providing an Inclusive Learning Experience
Janine Chalmers, Equality and Diversity AdviserLucy Foley, Head of Student Support
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Overview
• Introductions
• Discussion sessions
• Guidance to help you review your own practice and adopt more inclusive learning, teaching and assessment approaches
• Information about your responsibilities in relation to Equality and Diversity
• Awareness of advice and support services available
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Why do we need to be inclusive?
• It’s one of the University’s Strategic values:
“We enjoy a diverse and cosmopolitan community which enriches our university, the City of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland. We embrace equality and diversity in all our work and encourage all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.”
• It helps create a safe and positive learning environment where everyone is encouraged to fulfil their full potential
• It makes business sense
• Increasingly diverse campus
• Legislation
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Equality Act 2010
• Harmonised and streamlined all previous legislation
• Requires the University (as a public body) to:1. Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation2. Advance equality of opportunity 3. Foster good relations between people from different groups
• Introduced Protected Characteristics:AgeDisabilityGenderGender reassignmentMarriage/Civil PartnershipPregnancy and MaternityRaceReligion and beliefSexual Orientation
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Case studies
• Discuss the case studies in groups
20 minutes
• Feedback session
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Support
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• Two on-line training modules
• Janine Chalmers, Equality and Diversity Adviser, Policy, Planning and Governance, [email protected] 01224 273883
• Lucy Foley, Head of Student Support, Student Advice and Support Office, Ground Floor, The Hub, [email protected] 01224 272023
Come Here.
Go Anywhere.
That’s the difference