Inclusive course design

Creating learning experiences that work for a diverse range of learners is an increasingly important aspect of teaching and learning at ANU.

This workshop series is organised by the ANU Teaching Communities and Recognition Team in collaboration with colleagues from across the university. Across three interactive workshops, participants will explore practical strategies for inclusive course design, assessment design, and lesson planning. Drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-informed teaching practice, the workshops create space for participants to review examples, reflect on current practices, share and learn from one another.

Who should attend?
The series is designed to bring academic staff, course convenors, tutors, educational developers, and interested professional staff together. You’re all welcome to attend and share!

Workshop series

Workshop 1: Inclusive Course Design (15 October, 1:00-2:30 pm), Fulton Muir Building, Room 2.03

Inclusive course design can take many forms depending on the discipline, teaching context, and student cohort. In this session, colleagues from across the University will share their experiences of applying inclusive design principles in practice, highlighting both successes and ongoing challenges. Participants will be invited to reflect on how these approaches might inform their own course design decisions.
Presentations

• Dr Anh Tran
  Universal Design for Learning in Course Design
  Teaching Communities and Recognition, Learning and Teaching Division, The Australian National University

• Dr Charlotte Grech-Madin
  Norm-Critical Pedagogy in Course Design: Lessons Learned from INTR1022 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
  Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University

• Professor Salman Durrani
  Inclusive Course Design: Lessons Learned from ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
  School of Engineering, College of Systems and Society, The Australian National University

Interactive discussion and reflection

• Reflections on inclusive course design practices across disciplines using a course design checklist

• Opportunities to discuss challenges, successes, and practical strategies

Upcoming workshops

Workshop 2: Inclusive Assessment Design (3rd November, 10:00 am-12:00 pm)

Workshop 3: Inclusive Lesson Planning (24 November, 2:00-4:00 pm)

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at teaching.communities@anu.edu.au.