Activating Support Measures for Students with Additional Needs in Higher Education
Welcome to the Flash Course Activating Support Measures for Students with Additional Needs in Higher Education!
This short session invites reflection on the role of higher education institutions in promoting genuinely inclusive education. The course focuses on identifying and activating support measures for students who, either temporarily or permanently, require specific accommodations to access the curriculum on equal terms.
Content
What You Will Learn
• The most common types of additional needs in higher education
• How the process of activating support measures works within institutions
• Examples of pedagogical, assessment-related, and institutional accommodations
• The roles of academic staff and student support services in welcoming and assisting students
• Strategies to foster more equitable and accessible learning environments
Target Audience
Who Should Enrol
Higher education teachers, students interested in inclusive practices, academic advisors, student support staff, programme coordinators, and anyone committed to building a more accessible, empathetic, and fair university environment.
Motivation
Porquê Fazer Este Curso?
Porque garantir o sucesso académico de todos os estudantes exige mais do que boa vontade — requer informação, ação e compromisso com a equidade. Este curso oferece ferramentas práticas para reconhecer necessidades, agir com sensibilidade e colaborar eficazmente com os serviços de apoio das instituições.