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Overview
The practical implementation award for inclusive education, focused on materials, platforms and pedagogy that remove barriers before they arise. Includes a full accessibility audit of the learner's own teaching materials.
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Aims of the Course
- Produce learning materials that meet accessibility standards
- Design courses accessible on low bandwidth and mobile devices
- Build inclusive participation in discussion and group work
- Audit and improve an existing course for accessibility
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Course Structure
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Accessibility Principles
- Barriers model and universal design
- Legislation and standards overview
- Accessible language and plain English
- Reading order and cognitive accessibility
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Materials and Media
- Accessible documents and headings
- Alt text, captions and transcripts
- Colour contrast and typography
- Accessible assessment materials
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Digital Platforms
- Screen reader and keyboard navigation
- Low-bandwidth and mobile-first design
- Accessible quizzes and forms
- Choosing accessible platforms
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Inclusive Pedagogy
- Multiple routes to participation
- Accessible discussion and group work
- Supporting learners without disclosing disability
- Building belonging in online cohorts
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Audit and Improvement
- Running a course accessibility audit
- Prioritising and costing fixes
- Learner feedback and co-review
- Documenting improvement
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Culture and Sustainability
- Training colleagues in practice
- Embedding access in procurement
- Reviewing annually
- Case presentation of an audited course
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Audit a course against recognised accessibility criteria
- 02Produce accessible documents, media and assessments
- 03Design for low-bandwidth and mobile learners
- 04Remove at least five identified barriers in a real course
- 05Train colleagues in basic accessible practice
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Assessment
- Course accessibility audit report
- Remediated materials portfolio
- Observed inclusive session
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Entry Requirements
- Teaching, training or course design experience
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Progression and Careers
- Accessibility and inclusion coordinator
- Online course designer
- Teacher trainer