Inclusive classrooms are classrooms in which instructors and students work together to create and sustain an environment in which everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged to express her or his views and concerns. In these classrooms, the content is explicitly viewed from the multiple perspectives and varied experiences of a range of groups. Content is presented in a manner that reduces all students’ experiences of marginalization and, wherever possible, helps students understand that individuals’ experiences, values, and perspectives influence how they construct knowledge in any field or discipline.
Read more Creating Inclusive College Classrooms from CRLT, University of Michigan
A part of creating an inclusive classroom relates to the concept of Universal Design. Read more about how Universal Design is defined and explore classroom strategies that faculty can implement.
