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Creating a safe space where students look forward to coming to class, are excited to learn, and take risks with an inquisitive mind knowing that while I am there to teach and evaluate I am also there to support them in their growth.

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To me, inclusive teaching means designing a learning environment where every student has a real opportunity to engage, contribute, and succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. It is more of a mindset than a single technique.

In practice, that looks like offering multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding, keeping expectations and rubrics clear so no one has to guess at the rules, and bringing diverse voices, companies, and global perspectives into course examples so students see themselves in the field.

It also means creating space for quieter students to contribute, staying open to feedback, and being willing to adjust when something is not working. The goal is a classroom where every student feels respected, supported, and capable of doing the work.

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The main word for me is belonging. Creating an environment of inclusion in the classroom is one in which everyone feels they're part of the team. There may be challenges but the group will support each other, victories will be celebrated, and community is at the center. A lens of how we can contribute to the classroom is ever present, and how the contributions of those before us have led us to where we are is to be incorporated from multiple perspectives.

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Inclusive teaching to me means creating an enviroment where all students, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or identities, have equal opportunities to succeed. It is an environment where the focus shifts from 'covering material' to fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring every student has the support needed to reach their potential.

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Inclusive teaching to me means creating a classroom where every student feels welcome, respected, and able to participate. Inclusive teaching should recognize that students come in with different backgrounds, experiences, and levels of preparation and must support those differences rather than ignore them. I feel it helps to have teaching approaches that give multiple ways for students to engage and learn because everyone has a different pace and way of learning. Ultimately, the goal must be to help every student feel that they belong and can succeed in the course.

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Inclusive teaching means you teach in a way that all students from different levels, culture, and ethnicities can understand the class content and participate in class.

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Inclusive teaching means you teach in a way that all students from different levels, culture, and ethnicities can understand the class content and participate in class.

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Inclusive teaching means being able to help those students who did not had the same upbringing and opportunities than other students and allow them to have a chance to learn and thrive regardless of the background.

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Inclusive teaching means creating a venue, structures and practices that serve learners from a wide range of backgrounds, with a diverse set of intersectional identities and strengths and potentially limitations or challenges.

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Inclusive teaching means accessiblity for all students. I need to keep updating my materials and considering them from new angles and new experiences. My students this semester are different from last semester. There might be elements of a course that stay the same from semester to semester, but no matter how long I have been teaching a course is always under construction!

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Inclusive teaching, to me, means creating an environment where all students can be successful.

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To create an equitable and supportive learning environment for all students by valuing their diverse backgrounds and experiences using a variety of strategies in curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment. A main goal is to remove barriers to learning and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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Inclusive teaching means creating an environment where you lower the barriers to learning for all students, not just those with a documented disability.

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To me, inclusive teaching means creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected - where wveryone can feel safe to ask questions and share an opinion. Inclusive teaching allows us to meet where every student is and make them learn the material in a way that is useful and relevant to them.

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I think inclusive teaching, overall, means meeting students where they are at and doing your best to ensure that the steps you want them to take is accessible based on where they are. I also think it necessitates building a collaborative environment wherein all students are able to meet one another with curiosity, as you meet each of the students with curiosity, so people can share their experiences, thoughts, reflections, etc. honestly, without fearing retaliation from others. I also think it necessarily means utilizing inclusive resources and sources, using representative examples and resources, and being open to various forms of learning and assessment.

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As a teacher, it means being aware of and sensitive to the infinite variety of backgrounds and cultures students may come from and be able to structure my course so that all feel comfortable, seen and heard. Such an environment optimizes learning potential.

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Inclusive teaching includes everyone in class providing a safe learning environment.

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"Inclusive teaching means purposefully and flexibly planning for diversity in learning, meaningful interactions and use of assessment to maximize learning; with the ultimate goal of creating a learning environment where every student is valued, has meaningful opportunities to succeed, and is empowered to reach their full potential." -- JoNeen Ohlaker

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"Inclusive teaching means purposefully and flexibly planning for diversity in learning, meaningful interactions and use of assessment to maximize learning; with the ultimate goal of creating a learning environment where every student is valued, has meaningful opportunities to succeed, and is empowered to reach their full potential." -- JoNeen Ohlaker

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I began my career from very humble beginnings—I didn’t even take the SATs—yet I eventually earned a Ph.D. from one of the top universities. I remind my students that success can come from any background, and that teachers are here to help them achieve their dreams.

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I want students to feel safe to share their views and perspectives in a respectful way.  I also strive to be either bipartisan or non-partisan or inclusive of different points of view.  

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I want students to feel safe to share their views and perspectives in a respectful way.  I also strive to be either bipartisan or non-partisan or inclusive of different points of view.  

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Inclusive teaching is providing a safe educational atmosphere in which every single student feels comfortable, respected, and encouraged to learn.

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Every student has a story, a desire to belong, and a curiosity to learn. I want to make this possible by creating a conducive learning environment, offering support, and providing multiple pathways for students to succeed.

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It means that each student gets what they need to succeed in the course and that each student feels respected and valued.

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Inclusive teaching and learning - the core is creating an academic environment where every student feels respected, valued, and supported—regardless of their background, identity, or life experience. It is not just about accommodating differences but actively recognizing and embracing diversity as a strength that enhances learning for all.

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Inclusive teaching is ensuring that every student feels a sense of ownership in your classroom. If students feel that level of ownership, they can actively engage and participate in the daily choices that will help them be successful in your course objectives. We must find ways to engage and excite our students about what they are learning so that they are proactive and not reactive.

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I feel I have to defend it at all cost as my immigrant students are currently afraid and feel unwelcomed by the powers that be. I make the classroom as inclusive as it can be with an active open door policy. Diversity is in the curriculum and creates a stable and inclusive classroom.

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Inclusive teaching is establishing a learning atmosphere in which every student feels comfortable, supported, and eager to learn.

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InclusiveTeaching promotes recognition and acceptance of diverse students through incorporating accommodations, resources, and examples or models representative of the population(s) served to empower those who may identify as devalued.

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Gradual approach of trying little new things to improve and accomodate more students, as you can't really know the intricacies of what each student needs all the time.

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Inclusiveness is a shared process between the student and instructor to help identify areas of weakness and utilize all of the resources available to promote success.

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Offering a welcoming environment and providing the resources necessary to support student success.

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Offering a welcoming environment and providing the resources necessary to support student success.

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I think that inclusive teaching means that the needs of the student are met. That may include accomodations for disability, language, cultural differences or even using multiple methods of explaining a difficult subject.

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Welcoming and safe environment, where mutual respect is fostered between instructor & student, where hierarchical structures are devalued, and students feel empowered by the learning processes in place.

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To me, inclusiveness means anticipating student needs. For many students, asking for assistance may not be an easy task, or one they understand to be a right. Building inclusive course material, is the process of creating content that is accessible to all, or at least attempting to meet all needs. Inclusiveness also is a process of cyclical evaluation and retooling.

Previously, I worked in technology and risk management, in which the targets were always moving, so I am no stranger to constant evaluation and adjustment. I take this same approach towards my classes, where every semester I learn new tactics, techniques, and procedures; and incorporate them into my courses.

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Inclusiveness means first being mindful of the potential differences among people and the variety of learning methods that may resonate with different individuals. From this, we can inform our class design and presentation in such a way to make learning accessible to all who seek it.

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Inclusive teaching means that the learning environment is accessible to all. Modifications and supports are available so that all learners can succeed. There is a strong classroom rapport and a positive, welcoming environment that makes everyone feel like they belong. From the overall feel of the class to the instructional design - the focus of the classroom is to help all students learn.

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To me, inclusive teaching means removing as many barriers to success as possible and to see students as people with whole lives rather than just them being "our students." I think at the very center of inclusive teaching is a commitment to empathy and awareness. With that in mind, inclusive teaching means creating not only a curriculum that is easily accessible and diverse, but also forming relationships with students so that we create an environment of trust and respect.

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Teaching in which students sense fairness, relatability to the teacher, and professional competence.

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Teaching in which students sense fairness, relatability to the teacher, and professional competence.

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Inclusivity in the classroom means everyone feels like they belong in that classroom. The students have the confidence that they can engage with the material and succeed in the required tasks in order to earn credits towards their degree. The course materials are easily explained and even if they are not accessible, the students are confident that they can go to their instructor for clarity, understanding, and modification.

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Structuring the learning environment in a way that makes it possible for all types of learners from a multitude of backgrounds and prior experiences to be able to gain deeper understanding of the concepts within the course.

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Inclusive teaching values the perspectives and backgrounds of all learners. All learning styles should be taken into consideration when designing course content, and multiple teaching/learning modalities should be implemented.

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This is when all students in my classroom are able to learn. Using multiple methods to engage different learning types with content. Providing resources and support outside of the classroom as well to assist learners with their learning style.

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Values all students' learning needs and backgrounds, and helps/support them succeed (particularly in my courses.)

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Using strategies to help all students feel supported in their learning and making myself accessible to students when they need me.

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Allowing each student to see their own success

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Allowing each student to see their own success

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I teach courses and plan programs in the realm of Workforce Education at an HSI institution. Exposing students to career opportunities is a big component of many of these courses. Inclusivity means that I'm working to bring in representatives of industry that my students can see themselves reflected in - a diverse group of voices, skill sets, identities, and passions.

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means that the students get an easy access to the course materials and resources and they get provided an environment where all students feel like they are not excluded from learning opportunity to succeed.

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To me, inclusive teaching means meeting students where they are. I know that many dread statistics and data science. A lot of the students I see are enrolled because it is a requirement so I want the class to be useful to them especially if this isn't something they enjoy.

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To me, inclusive teaching means that students from all levels get to learn and understand my class.

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Working to see students before they arrive in all of my teaching spaces.

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Making sure all students feel safe and supported.

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Being aware of differences in background, perspective, experiences, and learning modalities in my classroom.

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Inclusive teaching fosters a learning environment where all students, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or identities, feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed. Inclusive teaching involves using diverse teaching methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate different learning styles and needs, while also addressing potential barriers to learning and fostering a sense of belonging for every student. 

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Inclusive teaching fosters a learning environment where all students, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or identities, feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed. Inclusive teaching involves using diverse teaching methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate different learning styles and needs, while also addressing potential barriers to learning and fostering a sense of belonging for every student. 

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Inclusive teaching, to me, means that my students feel comfortable and safe in the classroom. They feel they belong and are engaged in the activities, discussions, etc. without hesitation. Not only this, but they feel confident in their ability to meet learning objectives and be successful in the course through various mechanisms, including asking for support they need.

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Apart from the socio-cultural aspects of inclusive teaching, I think it also means bridging the gap in success rates of students so that not just one group consistently succeeds while others consistently lags behind. Therefore inclusive teaching has to be focused on the students learning how to learn, get institutional support for their learning and feeling that they can go to their instructor for questions. It important to consider both the structures that exist both in and outside of the class.

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Inclusive teaching means creating a classroom where everyone feels welcome and valued, no matter their background or identity. It's about understanding and responding to the unique needs and experiences of each student, and using teaching methods that help everyone succeed. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, we can make sure every student feels like they belong and can thrive.

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Inclusive teaching means creating a classroom where everyone feels welcome and valued, no matter their background or identity. It's about understanding and responding to the unique needs and experiences of each student, and using teaching methods that help everyone succeed. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, we can make sure every student feels like they belong and can thrive.

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Inclusive teaching is teaching for everyone, valuing their cultures and assuming the role of a teacher who continues learning.

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Inclusive teaching, to me, means creating a learning environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, abilities, or identities. It involves intentionally designing instruction, curriculum, and classroom policies to accommodate diverse learning needs and promote equitable opportunities for all learners to thrive.

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I too dropped Chemistry....it was a class that was low structure with only a few exams and I thought I had no chance to recover- since I dropped the class I ended up changing my major....so interesting how the way a professor structures a class can impact a student's future. I never thought about it that way until this course. My courses always have various activities incorporated into it (not just a few exams) but now I can see the value of that even more clearly. :-)

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Inclusive teaching means taking the time to get to know students as an individual and meeting them where they are at.  When we engage in inclusive teaching, we differentiate our instruction. 

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Inclusive teaching means taking the time to get to know students as an individual and meeting them where they are at.  When we engage in inclusive teaching, we differentiate our instruction. 

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Inclusive teaching is meeting all students where they are in terms of their learning.  Teaching to the "middle" as we have traditionally been guided to do is not meeting the needs of all students.  We might ask ourselves, "Who is not understanding?", and find a way to make sure they are successful.  This might start with providing a high amount of structure to our courses along with lots of communication and informal assessment to gauge knowledge obtained.

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Inclusive teaching is meeting all students where they are in terms of their learning.  Teaching to the "middle" as we have traditionally been guided to do is not meeting the needs of all students.  We might ask ourselves, "Who is not understanding?", and find a way to make sure they are successful.  This might start with providing a high amount of structure to our courses along with lots of communication and informal assessment to gauge knowledge obtained.

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Inclusive teaching means creating a learning environment where all students feel like they belong and have the opportunity to succeed. To put it in practice, I must offer respect for diversity and create a friendly and effective learning environment by utilizing multiple ways of learning and assessment.

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Inclusive teaching for me means that my teaching caters to the needs of all diverse groups of students. Respect for each of them comes first, active listening is another important factor that I incorporate, especially when students meet me in my office hours.

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Inclusive teaching means that instructors intentionally build the course, from syllabus to office hours to assignments and actvities to assessments, in ways that enable all students to learn and to demonstrate their learning. Inclusive teaching centers access and embraces diversity. It is built on the premises that all students belong, that all students have assets to bring to the learning situation, and that all students can learn and succeed. 

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Inclusive teaching means that instructors intentionally build the course, from syllabus to office hours to assignments and actvities to assessments, in ways that enable all students to learn and to demonstrate their learning. Inclusive teaching centers access and embraces diversity. It is built on the premises that all students belong, that all students have assets to bring to the learning situation, and that all students can learn and succeed. 

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Inclusive teaching provides opportunities for all students to participate, engage in various learning opportunities, and succeeding. An inclusive environment is welcoming and accepting to differences in students skills and backgrounds. It embraces diversity and adopts universal design principles to help all students succeed.

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I am new into the educational field and when I first heard the term, inclusive teaching, my mind automatically went to "including those of diverse backgrounds but more specifically, ethnic backgrounds". Since I am a person of color, first generation college graduate, my experiences lead me to define inclusivity as such. But as I have been diving into this topic, I have come to see, it is so much more than that. Inclusive teaching practices doesn't just focus on minorities but also for those with disabilities, mental health conditions, low income backgrounds, and so much more. I want to be the educator who can support all students besides the ones I can relate to. I want to practice reflecting on how I can help all students who come from a variety of backgrounds. Therefore, my journey begins here, trying to learn more, outside of my own experiences.

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Identifying the assumptions we make about what students already know/have experienced, and making sure that our classroom is a welcoming place where learning can occur regardless of whether students meet those assumptions.

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Inclusive teaching goes way beyond race, religion, gender, ethnicity. We need to also include students with disabilities, students who speak English as their second language, students with mental health issues, students who come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, students who graduated high school but left high school with a subpar reading level, etc.

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Inclusive teaching means that all students are considered within the teaching strategies, have the necessary support to be successful in their learning, and receive equal access.

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What does inclusive teaching mean to you?

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What does inclusive teaching mean to you?

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An inclusive classroom should make all students feel welcome, that they belong, and that they have the tools and agency to succeed in learning the material.

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What does inclusive teaching mean to me?  The B in DEIAB.  Belonging is the goal of the DEI work.  If I did inclusive teaching correctly, each and all feel safe, connected, and cared for in our classroom community,

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What does inclusive teaching mean to me?  The B in DEIAB.  Belonging is the goal of the DEI work.  If I did inclusive teaching correctly, each and all feel safe, connected, and cared for in our classroom community,

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What does inclusive teaching mean to you?

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What does inclusive teaching mean to you?

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This means two things: firstly, who is doing the teaching? Secondly what is inclusive? The answer to the first question may be obvious, we think it is the professional, the one with the Ph.D., the educator, the person who is paid to teach. That is true up to a point. I think of the “teacher,” as the person who is more in the role of a facilitator, who is providing the structure in inclusive teaching. The paradigm that I am thinking of is going beyond the teacher-student syndrome to considering all persons in the classroom, including the teacher as a learner. By providing the appropriate structure, which includes the content and delivery of the subject matter, the teacher can facilitate the learning by the students. This may require teacher to experiment with different delivery methods. For example, I have used debates extensively in my Political Science classes. I have also used group work and online posting and comment to foster teamwork, research, and self-reflection. I have also used low stake fun activities like ‘kahoot,’ to reduce stress in learning. The second question relates to inclusiveness. The role of the teacher here is also decisive. It has been rightly said that, “the word ‘teacher’ includes the word ‘each’ in it. That is, by definition, to ‘each’ (student) a teacher.” Hence, to teach inclusively requires that the teacher knows or has some idea of where a student is coming from. We must ‘humanize’ our teaching. Students have desires, needs, and aspirations too. Not just personal characteristics or bio, but what makes each student ‘tick.’ In other words, how are they making meaning and appropriate connections to the subject matter? Inclusive teaching is hard to teach but not impossible. Of course, we have the problem of numbers. I teach about 150 student every semester. Therefore, humanly it is impossible to know everyone to the same degree, nor are we expected to. Thus, my solution is to focus on those students who may fall away and may not succeed. Good students will always succeed, regardless of the instructor. The real difference and joy in teaching is when a student comes up to you and says, “you made a difference in my life!”  Inclusive teaching requires modeling. What is it that you want your students to practice, not just know! This requires looking beyond the exam to life. The hardest things to teach are values because they are more often caught than taught.  Inclusive teaching to me is a process not a destination. In a sense we never arrive, but we revel in the journey, because self-discovery is mutual, beneficial to both teacher and students. We try new things with each set of new students, and we are learning all the time.

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This means two things: firstly, who is doing the teaching? Secondly what is inclusive? The answer to the first question may be obvious, we think it is the professional, the one with the Ph.D., the educator, the person who is paid to teach. That is true up to a point. I think of the “teacher,” as the person who is more in the role of a facilitator, who is providing the structure in inclusive teaching. The paradigm that I am thinking of is going beyond the teacher-student syndrome to considering all persons in the classroom, including the teacher as a learner. By providing the appropriate structure, which includes the content and delivery of the subject matter, the teacher can facilitate the learning by the students. This may require teacher to experiment with different delivery methods. For example, I have used debates extensively in my Political Science classes. I have also used group work and online posting and comment to foster teamwork, research, and self-reflection. I have also used low stake fun activities like ‘kahoot,’ to reduce stress in learning. The second question relates to inclusiveness. The role of the teacher here is also decisive. It has been rightly said that, “the word ‘teacher’ includes the word ‘each’ in it. That is, by definition, to ‘each’ (student) a teacher.” Hence, to teach inclusively requires that the teacher knows or has some idea of where a student is coming from. We must ‘humanize’ our teaching. Students have desires, needs, and aspirations too. Not just personal characteristics or bio, but what makes each student ‘tick.’ In other words, how are they making meaning and appropriate connections to the subject matter? Inclusive teaching is hard to teach but not impossible. Of course, we have the problem of numbers. I teach about 150 students every semester. Therefore, humanly it is impossible to know everyone to the same degree, nor are we expected to. Thus, my solution is to focus on those students who may fall away and may not succeed. Good students will always succeed, regardless of the instructor. The real difference and joy in teaching is when a student comes up to you and says, “you made a difference in my life!”  Inclusive teaching requires modeling. What is it that you want your students to practice, not just know! This requires looking beyond the exam to life. The hardest things to teach are values because they are more often caught than taught.  Inclusive teaching to me is a process not a destination. In a sense we never arrive, but we revel in the journey! Because self-discovery is mutual, beneficial to both teacher and students. The 'inclusive' teacher tries new things with each set of new students, and we are learning all the time.

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Inclusive teaching lets students guide some of the course outcomes/teaching methods/evaluation methods/let the have some input in how the course is structured and completed

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Inclusive teaching lets students guide some of the course outcomes/teaching methods/evaluation methods/let the have some input in how the course is structured and completed

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Removing roadblocks to education by implementing flexibility and promoting open communication. Faculty and Students should also feel comfortable to interact and learn without fear and in a safe environment.

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Inclusive teaching to me is to make sure each of my students can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in the classroom in order to achieve their dreams.

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Inclusive teaching means thinking intentionally about the environment that you create for your students and resolving to meet each of them half-way, where that might be for each individual.

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Inclusive teaching means thinking intentionally about the environment that you create for your students and resolving to meet each of them half-way, where that might be for each individual.

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Inclusive teaching is the practice of teaching so everyone can access educational materials and ultimately learn the material.

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Inclusive teaching is the practice of teaching so everyone can access educational materials and ultimately learn the material.

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I think inclusive teaching is being conscience of the fact that not everyone has the same experience before, during, or after class, and using that information to remove any additional barriers for students.

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Inclusive teaching means making sure lessons and activities are geared for all students so that even ones with more limited experience or backgrounds can learn and contribute to the whole class.

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I think inclusive teaching is setting up a classroom where everyone is able to learn and succeed. Students are met where they are at in the process. Allowing for flexibility as every group of students is going to have different knowledge and needs coming in.

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Inclusive teaching means that every student in my class feels welcome and comfortable.

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Inclusive teaching asks "Are any of my students getting left behind by this practice? And, if so, how can I include them?"

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Inclusive teaching means everyone is included in the learning process. All students are treated equal and they feel comfortable in the classroom environment. 

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Inclusive teaching means everyone is included in the learning process. All students are treated equal and they feel comfortable in the classroom environment. 

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Inclusive teaching, for me, involves two things: student-centeredness and self-reflection. The inclusiveness is rooted in that self-reflection piece. Who am I? What am I bringing into the classroom? How have my experiences shaped how I think about and engage with the world? What are my commitments, what do I believe in and value? On the other hand, there's the teaching. I teach students, full human beings—not just a subject. So how do I make sure each student has an equitable opportunity to learn the subject? How can I engage them as part of the process? And where does my self-reflective work show me that I can be doing more?

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meeting all where they are and helping others to understand and appreciate this means equity and that all may not get the same but in the end all got what they needed

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Being inclusive is cultivating an environment where all students, regardless of background feel comfortable being themselves. I want to create a classroom culture where students are willing to share, contribute, and engage in the learning processes. I want to also ensure I am accessible and approachable as their instructor.

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Inclusive teaching is an approach where every student feels welcome and accepted and all students have equal opportunities to succeed.

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This means to me that whatever subject you teach, you must be sure to honor and celebrate all student's individuality and successes in a safe environment offering support and guidance to all.

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I resonate with the Inclusive Teaching as it means that educators offer learning opportunities that promote the students' full participation, their access to materials/equipment/activities, and provide them with professional support that enhances the sense of belonging.

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Inclusive teaching honors the capabilities that every student brings to our courses and provides continual opportunities for them to use those capabilities and grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially in our courses.

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Inclusive teaching involves creating a learning environment that respects and values the diversity of all students. It involves adopting teaching methods, strategies, and materials that ensure the participation and success of students from various backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

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Teach to create a classroom of equity among learners

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Teach to create a classroom of equity among learners

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Teach in a simple way with real world examples and analogies for each concept such that every student feels that ‘yes’ the content is simple enough for me to understand and assimilate. Secondly improving the course regularly based on student feedback. Every student feels that my voice and feedback is received by the teacher and implemented. So the student feels important and is motivated to attend classes and learn the content.

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Inclusive teaching means creating welcoming environment to all students!

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Inclusive teaching means creating welcoming environment to all students!

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Inclusiveness means finding ways to involve and support students from all backgrounds and levels. For teaching to be inclusive, it is imperative to design the course structure that supports various learner styles, promotes each students to do better, and fosters a sense of belonging among students of all levels.

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Inclusive teaching is all about making a personal connection!

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Inclusive teaching is all about making a personal connection!

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How do you practice inclusive teaching in a non-diverse large class room with two hundred plus students? In this example, the minorities are less than 5% of the of the class. If the instructor actually pay extra attention to this minorities and talk to them often, they become conscious and uncomfortable. They feel as if they are "not as good" as the rest of the class and that's why the instructor is paying extra attention to them. In this case the whole idea of "inclusive teaching" backfires into a a "micro-aggression" from the minority student's view point. So what's the solution?
My out of the box solution is practicing and engaging in small talks with the whole class where everyone can participate with a sense of belonging. Talking to them about student athletes, their rigor of training (showing empathy and compassion), college sports, football, basketball or a recent concert, a special interest groups like ethnic/LGBTQ led college and campus activity/show can bring all the students together. In a senior level class I have no issues about discussing about a student-favorite bar near the campus and making funny incidents and jokes. These unconventional practices make me bond with my students instantly. And I am talking about the entire spectrum of the students. How do I know? Because many of these minorities stop by after class or if I run into them will often engage in these small talks. These small talks can lead to discussions about how they are doing in the course and invitation for office hours and help if needed. This student centered technique of connection help to build trust and these students often reach out for help by themselves. I give them the comfort zone to break the ice and which instill a sense of belonging in them and empower them.

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Inclusive teaching is tapping into every student’s experiences and insights.

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Inclusive teaching is tapping into every student’s experiences and insights.

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I also let them know that even though I have more experiences with the content, I am still learning new things (and rediscovering old things) all the time.

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means developing deep empathy for others, through reflection and learning on my part, and then bringing my better self, with higher capacity, to the class where I can look for ways to include all students in the class. I can look for barriers to learning, for places students seem isolated, for ways that explanations don't reach them. I can try different methods to bring all students into the full educational experience, even if I take risks myself. It is worth it.

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Inclusive teaching strives to allow students, regardless of prior experiences, to have appropriate access to knowledge and equitable opportunity to succeed when assessed on course learning objectives.

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Inclusive teaching means each student is seen and known in the course.  

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Inclusive teaching means each student is seen and known in the course.  

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Inclusive teaching should make everyone feel welcome!

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Inclusive teaching should make everyone feel welcome!

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Inclusive teaching means that the learning environment feels welcoming to every student, no matter what their background is. I try to do this by incorporating lots of practice that can be completed anonymously, so even if a student is wrong, they don't have to feel singled out.

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Inclusive teaching focuses on the uniqueness of individuals

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Inclusive teaching focuses on the uniqueness of individuals

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Inclusive teaching covers designing, developing, and delivering content through consideration of the needs, goals, abilities and limitations of all those involved in the learning experince, from students to teachers.