Inclusion in Higher Education: From Designing Accessible Content to Creating Well-being Spaces
Welcome to the Flash Course “Inclusion in Higher Education: From Designing Accessible Content to Creating Well-being Spaces”!
In this short training session, you will be invited to reflect on the role of both pedagogical and emotional accessibility within university settings. We will explore how organizing accessible content contributes to equity in teaching, and how promoting well-being can help create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
This session includes Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation.
Content
What Will You Learn:
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Key concepts of accessibility in higher education.
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Strategies to make learning content, activities, and assessments more accessible.
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Practices to support mental health and emotional well-being in the classroom.
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Inclusive tools and student-centered approaches.
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Practical examples of accessible and welcoming educational environments.
Target Audience
Who Should Enroll?
Higher education teachers and professionals, students interested in inclusive practices, learning support staff, and anyone curious about transforming the academic experience into a more accessible, empathetic, and welcoming journey for all.
Motivation
Why Take This Course?
Because inclusion is not only about ramps or captions, it’s also about creating equitable learning opportunities, fostering empathy, and ensuring emotional safety. This course provides practical and reflective tools for educators and professionals who wish to make higher education more just, human-centered, and inclusive.