The Project

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Summary

The project aims to develop an inclusive curriculum for Higher Education (HE) i.e. the university sector.

It builds on the expertise and practice set in place in the UK by the national AimHigher project “AchieveAbility: breaking barriers to HE for SpLD (specific learning differences) students”. This project was based in the school/college sectors; its outcomes will be transferred to the HE sector, investigating and piloting mechanisms for an inclusive teaching and learning environment for all students, drawn from good practice for those with SpLDs. The project will also apply the understanding gained through teaching in the Art and Design fields, where a visual and creative approach to learning and teaching is frequently adopted.

Objectives

The project will deliver:

9 modules or units modified to adopt inclusive delivery to all students as an embedded part of the curriculum
Create transferable learning materials and strategies that are not solely relevant to applicants or students with SpLDs
An evaluation of the provision to provide a model for an inclusive curriculum for HE
A project report identifying good practice in HE teaching, learning and assessment for all students
Interim and final dissemination conferences
Staff development materials for use in HE: a guide to using these materials in staff development and teaching programmes for new staff
An ongoing network of HE experts