Fostering Inclusive Curricula and Learning Environments: Inclusivity Reporting at a UK University

Abstract

Universities are under increased scrutiny with respect to creating inclusive curricula and learning environments. Students often worry about reporting a lack of inclusivity, or they simply don't know where to go to do so. The University of Manchester created a rapid inclusivity reporting form, embedded into all programme virtual learning environments to enable accessible, and if preferred anonymous, reporting of issues. The form is triaged, and an accompany communications strategy was developed to ensure the feedback loop to students was complete. The form has been a success, with many issues, particularly related to sex and gender in the curricula being improved.