What does inclusion mean?

What is inclusive teaching? What is it not? Have you been designing your course in inclusive ways and did not even realize it?

Let’s look at the equality versus equity cartoon again.

As demonstrated in this cartoon, equality is demonstrated by a one-size-fit-all approach where learners get the same level of support regardless of their needs. Equity necessitates a differentiated approach, where everyone gets supports they need to achieve the learning goals. Liberation means that we as educators have created learning spaces without barriers to help achieve equitable participation in education. As you can see, various levels of intentionality are needed to create an inclusive classroom. How do you imagine the fourth image to represent inclusion?

Pause and think: How do you imagine the fourth image to represent inclusion?