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Title A name given to the resource Inclusive Education: Simple Strategies to Improve Equity and Embrace Diversity Subject The topic of the resource Inclusive education; teaching strategies Description An account of the resource The ebook "Inclusive Education: Simple Strategies to Improve Equity and Embrace Diversity" provides educators with practical approaches to foster inclusivity in academic environments. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse student backgrounds, identities, and challenges that can affect learning outcomes. The book outlines strategies for creating inclusive syllabi, accommodating diverse learning needs, and designing equitable assessments. It encourages educators to reflect on their own biases and privileges while promoting a welcoming atmosphere through clear communication and support systems. By implementing these strategies, educators can help bridge the inclusion gap, ensuring that all students have equitable opportunities to succeed in their academic pursuits. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alison Flynn, University of Ottawa (author) Jeremy Kerr, University of Ottawa (author) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived This OER contains references to a variety of external resources. For more information see “Relation”. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Date Added to MERLOT: 7-7-2022 Date Modified in MERLOT: 2-12-2024 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Alison Flynn & Jeremy Kerr (authors) This OER was completed as part of a broader eCampusOntario project around improving and expanding inclusive teaching practices. 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Inclusive education: simple strategies to improve equity and embrace diversity.https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/inclusiveeducation/ Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant This OER is primarily relevant to Ontario, Canada, particularly focusing on compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a provincial regulation designed to make Ontario more accessible for individuals with disabilities. The resource also acknowledges the traditional Algonquin territory and its land guardianship, respecting the Indigenous peoples’ connections to the land. books online books PDFs