Inclusive Pedagogy
Inclusive pedagogy is a teaching approach that acknowledges and respects the diversity of all learners, and strives to create a learning environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. It ensures that all learners have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Below are resources and support to enhance your inclusive teaching.
How does inclusive teaching fit into our strategic plan for SIUE? Where can you find a quick online course about inclusive language? It is included in SIUE’s Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion division.
Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has faculty and staff resources for diverse learners with major life impairments at SIUE
Faculty workshops, training, and resources to create a campus community that is equitable, inclusive and anti-racist can be found through the IMPACT Academy
Digital Accessibility
Title 2 and IITAA require all public universities to be in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidance by April 24, 2026. The university has also recently adopted an accessibility policy in line with this effort. For an overview of these requirements visit our hub for digital accessibility. To help support this, we are offering training and support for faculty as they learn to create "born accessible" materials, source compliant materials, and remediate content. These efforts include:
Course Remediation Request:
Complete this Remediation Request form to request the content in your Blackboard shell be remediated by a member of our team.
Digital Accessibility Workshop Series:
Introduction to Digital Accessibility:
- Introduction to Digital Accessibility Recording
- Introduction to Digital Accessibility PowerPoint Slides
Text-based Resources:
February 16 and 24
Digital Media: Register for this Workshop
March 4 and 17
Blackboard Ally: Register for this Workshop
Digital Accessibility Help Desk:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Lovejoy 2048 (in the CFDI enter through 2040)
Digital Accessibility Open Labs:
Friday, February 6, 3-5 p.m.
Engineering Building 1160
Wednesday, February 11, 9-11 a.m.
Testing Center, School of Dental Medicine
Tuesday, February 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alumni Hall 1201
Wednesday, March 4, 8-10 a.m.
Science East 2268
Thursday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.
Founders Hall 0303
Monday, April 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dunham Hall 2009
Resources for How to Create an Inclusive Classroom Environment
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Courses
The SIU System has partnered with ACUE to offer our faculty professional development through their platform. ACUE offers courses in Fostering a Culture of Belonging, AI, and other pertinent topics. Additionally, ACUE’s Effective College Instruction Certificate is the only American Council of Education recognized program. This credential helps demonstrate the SIU System’s commitment to excellence in teaching. Learn more about ACUE on their website, [www.acue.org]www.acue.org. Join the 148 faculty and staff at SIUE that have completed a total of 164 credentials at SIUE by completing the form linked below. Potential course offerings include:
- Fostering a Culture of Belonging
- Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Learning
- Inspiring Active Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
- Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses
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