Equality and Diversity
The University of Glasgow's Equality Statement:
The University of Glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and unfair treatment.
This section provides links to a number of resources relating to the different diversity strands - disability, race equality, sexual orientation - and how these relate to learning, teaching and assessment.
Information about University of Glasgow policies and action plans can be found through the Equality and Diversity Unit. They also provide information about the UK Single Equality Act, as information is released.
Good practice guidelines and resources
Disability
Guide for Academic Staff Supporting Disabled Students (November 2008, Revised February 2011)
This short guide, provided through the Disability Service web pages, addresses disabled students’ study arrangements. It provides points of good practice and legal compliance for staff involved in course preparation, teaching and assessment. Two key issues relate to the requirements a) for course organisers to know which students require adjustments (see paragraph 4.3) and b) for academic staff to provide preparatory material for lectures (see paragraph 5.5). This document has been revised (February 2011), updates will be managed through this link to the Disability Service web pages.
Making Your Teaching Inclusive
This Open University based website helps academic staff understand the needs of disabled students and respond effectively to them within teaching, learning and assessment practice.
Just Ask: Integrating Technology Through Design
A book by Shawn Lawton that helps web developers design accessibility into websites and other resources.
Freely available informative publications for academic staff on how to design accessible curricula for disabled students.
Learning Support for Disabled Students Undertaking Fieldwork and Related Activities
Six web-based guides produced from the 'Learning Support for Disabled Students Undertaking Fieldwork and Related Activities' project, funded by HEFCE's Improving Provision for Disabled Students Funding Programme.
A series of links provided from the Higher Education Academy Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Subject Centre.
Disability Matters (short film )
A 15 minute film produced by the University of Glasgow's award winning Media Production Unit.
Guidelines for Creating an Accessible Environment
- Preferred Language and Common Courtesies
- Meeting Disabled People
- Interviewing Disabled People
- Guidelines for Producing Large Print Information
- Access Guidelines For Planning an Event
TechDis is a JISC funded service which aims to enhance provision for disabled students and staff through the use of technology. They have produced some useful Accessibility Essentials Guides to help staff develop more inclusive curricula. Information about these is available online at: http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/keyinitiatives/organisationaleffectiveness/enablingtechnology/accessibility_essentials. They include guides for making electronic documents more accessible, as well as making presentations and pdfs more accessible.
Supervision of Research Students with Dyslexia Toward a Code of Good Practice (pdf)
The report of a research project in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Glasgow, investigating the issues for a dyslexic student undertaking postgraduate research.
Beattie Resources for Inclusiveness in Technology and Education (BRITE)
The initiative provides information, advice and training on inclusive education, assessment and enabling technologies. The reources section includes an online guide for dyslexia as well as an online guide for supporting deaf students.
E-bulletins on Inclusive Practice from the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Psychology
- Competence standards in higher education
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Inclusive curriculum practice
- Student engagement
- Inclusive assessment
- Inclusive technology.
Supporting disabled students in higher education ( Glasgow Seminar 22 March 2008 powerpoint slides)
A seminar by Hazel Roberts and Dr Phil Gravestock on 22nd March 2008.
Seminar film excerpts:
- Overview and discussion (42 minutes) Overview Movie
- Feedback from discussions (7 minutes) Feedback Movie
- Findings from research (7 minutes) Research Movie
Race Equality
Race Equality Toolkit: Learning and Teaching
Resource to support academic staff in embedding race equality within curriculum design and the practice of the learning and teaching.
Overview of the Race Equality Toolkit
A brief guide to the Universities Scotland Race Equality Toolkit.
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Resources
This is an American site providing resources for academic staff who wish to create an inclusive institutional environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered students and staff.
This website has some useful links for academic staff wishing to consider the LBGT aspects of their teaching, learning and curriculum design.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Perspectives and Learning at University (PDF file)
This is an academic development discussion briefing paper. This briefing is designed to raise awareness of the needs of LGBT students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK. To achieve this it:
- explores, from a student learning perspective, why academics need ‘to bother’ with the issue of LGBT experience of university study
- suggests readings and resources for use as part of academic development strategies designed to enhance learning and teaching
- summarises key themes in recent research on LGBT students’ experience of being at university
- provides an up-to-date reference list for further study.
General sources of information
This site provides resources covering all areas of equality and diversity within Higher Education including race, religion and belief, gender, sexuality and disabilities.
American Approaches to Diversity in Higher Education
A compendium of campus practices and resources about diversity in Higher Education (sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities).
Maricopa Community College District Diversity Infusion Program
This programme enhances the ability of staff to create a positive learning and teaching experience that includes increased awareness, understanding, appreciation, and respect for all people.
Case Studies of Good Practice
Inclusive Practice in Earth Sciences
Supporting disabled students in large classes