Topic outline

  • Understanding Diversity

    • Good Practices in Understanding Diversity File 1.2MB PDF document

      Curated collection of good practice examples and proven tools for effectively exploring the backgrounds, needs, and skills of both adult learners and educators. This module provides a foundational understanding derived from critical analysis across European contexts.

    • Collection of Course Mapping Tools File 1.2MB PDF document

      Learn how to develop customised tools designed to help you understand the diversity within your specific courses. This module provides a structured approach to profiling students and identifying their unique learning needs, directly informing a more inclusive teaching practice.

    • Diversity Course Mapping Tools File 1.1MB PDF document

      This comprehensive manual presents descriptions of tools for profiling students and educators. Based on experiences from implementing and evaluating tools in 18 specific courses across partner organisations , it offers a user-friendly resource for educators to better understand their roles, skills, and learners' diverse backgrounds. It will be published on the online platform in English and partner languages.

    • Personas Tutorial: Step-by-step Guide File 1.6MB PDF document

      This tutorial provides a practical, step-by-step guide for developing both learner and educator personas. It includes examples of developed personas to illustrate the process and results, helping you effectively use this method to customise your teaching approaches.

    • Personas Sample File 867.7KB PDF document

      This document presents a selection of fictional character profiles, or personas, developed for the Diverse Courses project. These personas are based on real data collected from classes within partner institutions and are designed to represent different types of educators and learners. The sample includes educator profiles like "The Underused Idealist" and learner profiles like "The Hesitant Learner" and "The Independent Achiever". Each persona details characteristics such as personal information, learning needs, motivations, goals, and potential challenges to help educators better understand and support diverse student populations.