Inclusive Education Workshops

We invite colleagues to a workshop on disability, alternative assessment, and the anticipatory duty of care. This session aims to equip teachers with knowledge and strategies for an inclusive academic environment. 

We will cover the anticipatory duty of care and its impact on teaching and learning, discuss five teaching scenarios, and have time for questions and discussion. 

When?

Thursday 14 November 2024 (2-3.30pm)

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Led by Dr Daniela Pérez Aguilar, this workshop underscores the importance of regular reflection on teaching practices to identify what works well and what requires improvement, particularly in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Participants will explore strategies for gathering timely feedback from students throughout a course, utilising various simple yet effective techniques. While LSE already collects feedback via TQARO, this session introduces alternative methods that can further enhance teaching and positively influence student learning.

The workshop emphasises the value of using diverse feedback channels to ensure students engage meaningfully with course material. These strategies support an inclusive educational approach, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by a diverse academic community. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools to integrate student feedback into their teaching, ultimately fostering continuous improvement and enriching the learning experience.

When?

Tuesday 19 November 2024 (2-3.30pm)

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Led by Dr Akile Ahmet, this workshop explores the evolving identities of students within the university setting, emphasising the importance of recognising and supporting these identities as part of inclusive education. As access to higher education has broadened, it is essential for educators to understand how students' identities develop throughout their academic journey.

The session will present findings from an in-depth research project, conducted as part of the inclusive education action plan, which used autobiographical research methods to explore the experiences of 15 students during their time at LSE. Through these student narratives, Dr Ahmet will discuss how we can reflect on and improve our teaching practices to better accommodate the diverse identities within our classrooms. This workshop offers an opportunity to engage with student experiences at LSE and to consider how these insights can inform more inclusive and supportive educational practices.

When?

Wednesday 5 February 2025 (2-3.30pm)

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Part of the Developing Higher Education Identities component of the Inclusive Education Action Plan, this workshop led by Dr Akile Ahmet focuses on the classed and racialised identities that students bring to university and how these influence their experiences in higher education. Drawing on an autobiographical research project conducted with 15 LSE students during 2021/2022, the workshop will explore the diverse identities students embody and how these shape their navigation of the academic environment.

Co-created with the participants, the research allowed students to define themselves and share their stories on their own terms. In this session, participants will engage with key themes, narratives, and recommendations from the research, fostering a discussion on how these insights can be integrated into classroom practices and broader school initiatives. The goal is to better humanise and connect with students by acknowledging and learning from their diverse experiences and identities, ultimately creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

When?

Wednesday 12 March 2025 (11am-12.30pm)

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When?

Thursday 1 May 2025

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Decolonising Quantitative Methods in Research and Teaching
16 September 2024

This workshop, led by Dr Sharada Davidson (University of Strathclyde), discusses the potential for decolonising quantitative research methodologies. Often seen as objective and neutral, these methods dominate certain fields, leading to the misconception that they are devoid of colonial legacies. The two-hour session welcomes participants from all disciplines to engage in critical discussions on data gaps, geographic bias, the politics of measurement, and the limitations of quantitative approaches.

Dr Davidson will share her personal journey into the decolonisation agenda as a quantitative researcher, setting the stage for a three-part discussion. The workshop will examine the assumptions and biases underlying quantitative methods and explore what decolonising these methodologies truly involves. Participants will also reflect on how these ideas can be integrated into curricula and pedagogy, reshaping the way we teach quantitative research to students. Whether you are familiar with quantitative methods or not, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to engage in a crucial conversation about the future of research and teaching practices.

Academic Mentoring: supporting and enabling our students
25 September 2024

This workshop, co-developed and led by Daniela Pérez Aguilar and Student Wellbeing Services (SWS), looks into the dynamics of academic mentoring—a collaborative relationship where mentors and mentees share knowledge, skills, and experiences to foster both academic and personal growth. Participants will explore the expectations of both parties, learning how to establish and maintain positive and productive mentoring relationships.

Key topics include setting clear boundaries, effective communication, and guiding students towards appropriate support resources available at LSE. The session features practical activities to help participants assess their mentoring strengths and challenges, develop actionable solutions, and set measurable goals for their mentoring engagements. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange feedback with peers and access valuable resources related to academic mentoring at LSE. This workshop aims to enhance participants' confidence in supporting students' well-being, ultimately strengthening their mentoring practices. 

Inclusive Education within the realm of social sciences
2 October 2024

This workshop, led by Dr Akile Ahmet, focuses on strategies to create inclusive learning environments for students of diverse cultures and identities, emphasising the pivotal role of social sciences in enhancing inclusive pedagogical methods. Participants will explore the core principles and methodologies of inclusive education, specifically within the context of social sciences.

Through the examination of case studies and scholarly work, the workshop will highlight inclusive teaching practices across disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, geography, and political science. Attendees will also have the chance to share their own practices and build connections within the LSE academic community. This collaborative environment aims to deepen participants' understanding of inclusive education and its application across various educational settings and levels, ultimately equipping them to implement more inclusive strategies in their teaching.