Inclusive teaching in higher education refers to the ways in which pedagogy, curricula, and assessment are designed to engage students in learning that is meaningful, relevant, and accessible to all.
Based on Columbia University’s online course Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom, COD’s Inclusive Teaching approach introduces participants to five principles of inclusive teaching:
- Establish and support a class climate that fosters belonging for all students
- Set explicit student expectations
- Select course content that recognizes diversity and acknowledges barriers to inclusion
- Design all course elements for accessibility
- Reflect on one’s beliefs about teaching to maximize self-awareness and commitment to inclusion