Kolyda, F. 2023. Student Belonging and Inclusion - Focusing on the Learner-centred Nature of Whom we are Teaching. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster. University of Westminster 04 Sep 2023 University of Westminster.
| Title | Student Belonging and Inclusion - Focusing on the Learner-centred Nature of Whom we are Teaching |
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| Authors | Kolyda, F. |
| Type | Conference poster |
| Abstract | Belonging is a vital ingredient for learning. As student diversity increases, pedagogical approaches must evolve accordingly. We aim to focus more on the learner-centred nature of ‘whom’ we are teaching and the central role of individual students, their learning histories, and their personal characteristics. We want to know who our learners are and what diversity assets they bring to the classroom. To help the School understand how our classroom practices could contribute to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation students and ethnic (and/or other) minorities to feel that they belong, we asked our Level 4 students (anonymously) what they would want their Course Leader to know about them in order to then share this information with their Course Leader (and course teams) and help understand how our classroom practices could contribute to all our students feeling that they belong. This Poster presents this pilot and a sample of the student responses. We are planning to run this survey at the beginning of the new academic year with our Level 4 students in order to understand what challenges they may face. We would like to use this information, as course teams, to take small steps to support the success of all our students. |
| Keywords | Belonging, First-generation students, Equity, Equality of Opportunity, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, EDI, STEM, Higher Education, Authentic Learning, Transformative Learning, Innovative Learning and Teaching, Innovation in Education, Authentic, Transformational and Personalised Approaches, Student Experience |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conference | Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster |
| Publisher | University of Westminster |