Inclusive Teaching in education - Moving Beyond the Past: Student-Led Decolonisation of Psychology of Education Modules through a UDL lens
Introduction
The aim of this initiative to decolonise the Psychology of Education curriculum by diversifying content, reducing Western bias, and empowering students to co-create inclusive materials while fostering reflexivity, positionality and awareness of privilege. The project fosters a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion to create a more equitable academic environment.
Impact
- Greater awareness of diversity and inclusion.
- Improved student engagement and empowerment.
- More diverse and inclusive academic materials.
- Broader dissemination of inclusive practices.
- Greater representation of marginalised voices.
- Improved student satisfaction.
- Increased attendance and participation.
- Long-term monitoring of reading list revisions and student outcomes.
Proposed Outputs
- Comprehensive Report
- Curated Resource Guide
- Podcasts
- Webinars
- Online platform for accessing inclusive materials.
Accompanying materials
Inclusive Teaching in education poster
Contact
Dr Aoife Lynam, Prof. Conor Mc Guckin, Dr Patricia McCarthy, Geraldine Fitzgerald, B.Mus.Ed., PME & M.Ed students.