Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment: the student experience in a literature - based subject: Levelling the playing field in History Deborah Altman and Dr Di Drummond
Introduction Who we are The History curriculum The History student Approaches to learning Assessing learning in History Support from the institution History, employability and the disabled graduate Conclusions: What can You do?
The History Curriculum in HE Group exercise
Students who study History The range of courses and disabled students at Leeds Trinity The range of individual support needs amongst History students Similar/ different experiences amongst participants
Exercise: learning experiences Students with different types of support needs Different types of learning preferences
Assessing Learning in History
Support from the institution Repeated opportunities for disclosure Quickscan screening Staff awareness Support for individual students Learning Support Plans
History, Employability and the disabled graduate Employability skills Graduate destinations in History
Conclusions Any questions? How would these ideas apply in other subject areas? How could you influence learning, teaching and assessment practices in your institution?