Monthly Archives: February 2025

CS2. Bridging Language Barriers: Planning and Teaching Sessions to Meet the Needs of Diverse Classrooms

Contextual Background In my teaching context, I work with diverse Y2 BA students, many of whom face language barriers that impact their learning experiences. The class comprises fluent English speakers and students for whom English is a second or third … Continue reading

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Reflections on Workshop 3 & 4

I loved this second workshop, not because it was better than the first, but because it introduced me to bell hooks, who already inspired my pedagogical and personal growth. Before the workshop, we were assigned two readings on two topics: … Continue reading

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Microteaching: Empathic Modelling

Object-Based Learning (OBL) (500 words – actual words 595) I focused on Empathic Modelling (EM) (Nicolle and Maguire, 2003; Poulson et al., 1996). EM aims to help participants experience and understand different disabilities to inform inclusive design. In it, participants use … Continue reading

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CS1. Fostering Inclusive Learning: Addressing Neurodiversity and Diverse Student Needs in Higher Education

Contextual Background In my teaching experience, I worked with many neurodiverse cohorts, including students diagnosed with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety. Many also manage additional responsibilities such as caregiving and employment alongside their studies. Traditional teaching methods … Continue reading

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