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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Diversity and Inclusion in Education by University of Glasgow

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About the Course

Student diversity is becoming the rule rather than the exception in education systems across the world. Students bring to classroom different characteristics such as ability and disability, socio-economic background, race, ethnicity, and cultural background, beliefs and religion, and gender characteristics. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (United Nations, 2015). However, creating inclusive quality education for all remains a ubiquitous challenge faced by educators faced with increasing student diversity. And certain groups of students are more likely to experience barriers to access, participate and success in education. During this course, you will: Develop a critical understanding of the concepts and assumptions about diversity and difference, including notions of ability and disability, socio-economic background, race, ethnicity, and cultural background, beliefs and religion, and gender. Develop awareness of historical and contemporary definitions of inclusive education, taking into account policy, theories and models. Develop the ability to critically analyse contexts in order to identify barriers to developing inclusive and equitable quality education for all learners. Develop knowledge about ways to develop inclusive and equitable quality education for all learners, taking into account their diverse characteristics and needs....

Top reviews

EC

Jun 6, 2023

Fantastic course and you could gain lots of insights into inclusion and diversity in education. Would recommend it if you are interested in education and psychology or other social science!

CC

Dec 25, 2021

This course is very educational and informative. I enjoyed doing it and recommend it to all persons that are interested in inclusive education.

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By Shawn O F

May 5, 2022

The course was too focused on only one aspect of diversity, that being mental or physical disabilities. The issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, and others were never addressed at all. Ironically, mental and physical disabilities are the aspects of diversity where the administrations already put much of their focus. As an educator, I am just as intersted in finding out how my teaching can be improved to address other matters of diversity.

By Johanna M H

Dec 3, 2021

I enjoyed this course. I was a little disappointed at first that it was focused on special education and not a broader range of diversity. However, I do find that many of the strategies and discussions can be universally applied. Plus, as an educator, it is always helpful to learn more about working with students who may have special needs. Thank you!

By Kendra D A

May 17, 2022

It was a very interesting and informing course. I gain a lot of insight to new information. Thanks very much.

By Arthur L B C F

Aug 18, 2021

This was a really nice course covering the main topics of inclusive education. I missed gender and sexuality issues, as it is more dedicated to disabilities and highly able students, as well as some racial, cultural and national topics. However, I can make the connections to further topics. I highly recommend this course to those interested in the topic to get a broad perspective on the subject.

By Harriet S

Sep 17, 2023

In this course we are told that LGBT students and African Americans = disabled. I am told that LGBT students and African Americans have “special educational needs” and need special attention. I think it’s wrong to equate LGBT students and African-Americans with people with disabilities!

Also, the tests do not test our knowledge of theory and literature read. Test questions are VERY subjective. It is impossible to give a correct answer to most of them, because... There may be several different points of view and several possible answers.

In essays we are not allowed to express our opinions on key issues. The questions are formulated in such a way that we can only agree with the authors of the course and have no right to object to them. I believe this goes against the very theme of the course, which is about inclusion in education.

By Colin G D L C

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very educational and informative. I enjoyed doing it and recommend it to all persons that are interested in inclusive education.

By Liana C

Jan 9, 2024

great course, I have learned so much! Certificate has a bad-looking black stripe on it. Not professional at all. Such a shame.

By Brenden L

Dec 12, 2022

Well done, the material expanded my understandings of many nuances in the DEI realm.

By Kian A

Jun 21, 2022

super informative ... It is exactly what i was looking for.

By Colin S

Sep 17, 2021

I felt this course was an excellent introduction to the concepts that will enhance my teaching for all learners. The speakers were very clear. The activities were great. Particularly the discussion questions. I liked that. I want to note a minor inconvenience with the system (I think this is a Coursera setup issue rather than an issue with the class itself). The issue was that as I was typing in assignments whenever the website would autosaved it deleted the last sentence I had typed. For me I just began doing them in MS-Word to save the hassle, but it might be worth contacting Coursera directly or perhaps warning the learners prior to the assignments. Some folks get rather riled up when their words are lost--even if it is only a few sentences. Apart from that, the content was stellar and I really wish I had the funds to pursue the M-ed advertised at the end of the course!

By Zheng G

Jun 25, 2023

the statement from the instructors is not fluent.

By Adetomiwa A

Dec 28, 2023

It's an interesting and excellent opportunity of studying at this unique global and rekwown University in the United Kingdom particularly in Scotland and in Scottish tradition.I am bold and honest to say I am highly motivated and impressed by this high quality and excellent program in diversity inclusion in education as presented to the world by the University of Glasgow Scotland.I also use this opportunity to thank my employer the prestigious University of Lagos for giving me such a wonderful opportunity.I want job opportunity in Scotland or England most especially in the University of Glasgow. ©29th, December,2023 ADEKOLA Adetomiwa Amobi.Principal Tutor Physics,ISL,University of Lagos.Bsc(Hons) Physics/Education 12th November,1992.University of Lagos.Certificate in Understanding Research Methods University of London 9th June,2021.Diversity and Inclusion in Education University of Glasgow Scotland 17th December,2023.

By Ferina B

Oct 18, 2022

This course is highly informative and allows one to understand minor events in class, a school environment that educators can easily overlook. For example, why a student isnt responding or coming to class regularly. The course also guides us to think about how to find flexible ways to include the needs of most learners in a way that it doesnt hamper the needs of other students. Furthermore, the course provides deep insights into how differences could be due to social and environmental factors and not just due to different abilities.

By Ashwitha M U

Sep 30, 2021

This was an extremely useful and relevant introductory course that covered a number of issues related to diversity and inclusion in the context of education. It was engaging and easy to follow. I'm grateful to all the teachers for their time and commitment to creating all the content for this course. Thank you!

By Jane F N

Oct 20, 2022

Before I took this course, I thought I knew about diversity and inclusion in the school set-up. Then I realized I didn't know anything! This course is advisable for teachers, parents, care-givers and education policy-makers.

By Eunice C

Jun 7, 2023

Fantastic course and you could gain lots of insights into inclusion and diversity in education. Would recommend it if you are interested in education and psychology or other social science!

By Samantha R F

Aug 3, 2022

Great course with LOTS of resources and opportunities to discuss and interact with other students. Great topics and discussions too. A MUST for teachers worldwide.

By maria j v

Jul 4, 2022

Excellent course! Thanks to the teachers! Resources, time of dedication and material provided was really engaging and of an excellent quality.

By marcilio p s P

Oct 4, 2023

Certainly, in my personal opinion, great course, great collaborators. Thank you for the great work (awareness) of INCLUSION.

By Jessa B B

Feb 19, 2024

I have gained knowledge from this course that will truly help me provide inclusive and quality education to my students.

By María O A

Dec 16, 2021

It would be really helpful if you could include a list of references per week or at the end of the course.

By Diana P D P

May 30, 2022

it is an excellent introduction to the concepts of inclusion and its location in educative enviroments

By Nurcan T K

Apr 14, 2022

This course has contributed me a lot. I really enjoyed the material and the way they are presented.

By فرحان ج م ا

Mar 26, 2023

Thank you very much, and may God bless you all and give you wellness for this wonderful program

By Marinise H

Feb 17, 2024

Interesting- the information taught in this course is needed in all American schools