Quiet students, big impact - inclusive strategies for supporting engagement and communication

In this workshop, participants will explore inclusive strategies to support quiet students who may be disadvantaged by verbal assessments.

We’ll discuss alternative ways for students to demonstrate understanding without relying solely on verbal participation. Using tools like Mentimeter, Miro, H5P, and creative analogue games, participants will engage in hands-on activities that help recognise diverse forms of engagement. The workshop will also dive into the advantages and challenges of oral presentations and vivas, examining how we can better scaffold these skills to prepare students for professional environments where communication is key.

Learning objectives

In this workshop, you will be supported to:​

• identify ways to support quiet students and assess engagement beyond verbal participation

• explore strategies using educational technology and analogue activities to enhance diverse types of student participation

• critically evaluate the pros and cons of oral assessments, considering their impact on different student groups

• develop inclusive scaffolding techniques to foster communication skills without compromising student well-being.

Testimonials

"Very informative presentation and using underpinning theory. I was not familiar with 4E model. Also liked use of presentation of info and reflection and activities." -Participant from Health

"I appreciated having the opportunity to reflect on my own practice and consider new strategies. The case studies presented in the final section were helpful in this regard." -Participant from School of Social Sciences.