Dr Ann Kaegi A.Kaegi@hull.ac.uk
Faculty EDI Champion and Lecturer
Dr Lee Fallin Lee.Fallin@hull.ac.uk
Lecturer in Education Studies & Director of MA Education Programmes
Abstract
The effectiveness of inclusive teaching is crucially dependent on whether the curricula and wider learning environment are themselves inclusive. The sharp growth in and internationalisation of the PGT cohorts on Masters programmes in Education at Hull exposed a widening gap between the existing curricula and its new cohorts that no amount of inclusive teaching practice could bridge. Radical transformation was needed.
As part of the transformation of PGT provision in Education, an inclusive Design Thinking approach was used to gain insight into the experiences, needs and desires of students and staff. The critical first stage in Human-Centred Design is known as the ‘Empathy’ stage. In education, ‘empathy is a fundamental asset for learning processes and teaching activities’ (Efilti & Gelmez, 2024:824), and it became a driving factor in our approach to curriculum transformation. This paper reports on our journey. We argue inclusivity is about more than teaching, learning and assessment: it’s about empathy.
Citation
Kaegi, A., & Fallin, L. (2024, September). Empathy Matters: Inclusive Co-design. Presented at RAISE Conference 2024: Equity in Attainment & Student Success, University of Leicester
Presentation Conference Type
Presentation / Talk
Conference Name
RAISE Conference 2024: Equity in Attainment & Student Success
