This image shows a cardboard sign being held above the heads of a group of people, against a backdrop of a blue sky with white clouds and some distant buildings. The image suggests an outdoor demonstration or march. The hand holding the cardboard sign is that of a person with brown skin. The sign reads 'Equality in Diversity'.

1. Summary of module

In this module, we have explored ideas around inclusive teaching and how to apply that to your work as a GTA. We have encouraged you to think about who is in your classroom, and consider why making your teaching more inclusive is important to your students' success and also to your development as a tutor. We have explored how our own positionality and biases can shape our teaching, and what to do to identify and rethink these. We have looked at a range of strategies and resources to teach in diverse classrooms.

2. End-of-module activity

To bring together all that you have learned in this module, our final activity asks you to write about your positionality and your inclusive teaching plan. What you do with this written piece will depend on whether you are taking this module as part of a formal G/TA training programme, or whether you are doing self-directed study. Either way, this is a valuable exercise to undertake, and the piece that you write can be added to your professional development portfolio, particularly if you hope to teach in your future careers.

Instructions:

In no more than one page, describe a) your positionality as a GTA, and b) what your inclusive teaching plan for future teaching will be. Think about the specific strategies you will employ; for example, how will you ensure all students' voices are given equal opportunity to be heard in discussions?

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