TeachingEnglish: Inclusive classrooms

How will the course help you?

By the end of Inclusive classrooms, you'll be able to:

• identify the barriers to inclusion in your context
• develop strategies for inclusive teaching and learning
• design inclusive assessment and materials.

How can you enrol on the course?

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What does the course include?

• Self-study modules that you can access at any time before the course closes
• A certificate of achievement on successful completion of the self-study modules
• A free workbook with extra learning content and resources connected to the course contents
• A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative teaching ideas for you to try out (Facebook account required)
• Learning content related to our courses on Facebook and YouTube
• Live events and recordings with course tutors and language teaching experts on Facebook and YouTube

What are the self-study modules?

Module 1 – Introduction to inclusion

In this module, you'll learn about the nature of inclusion and exclusion, consider how you can make your school more inclusive and also think about the barriers to inclusion which exist generally in your own school and English classroom.

Module 2 – Creating an inclusive classroom environment

In this module, you'll learn about the features of inclusive English classrooms, explore strategies that support inclusive teaching and learning and develop the ability to create an environment for differentiated learning. You’ll also identity and evaluate strategies to reduce barriers to developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Module 3 – Making your school culture more inclusive

In this module, you'll learn about some of the wider issues around inclusion, both inside and outside your classroom. You’ll look at how to design inclusive assessment and how to develop materials based on principles of accessibility and inclusion. You’ll also see how to raise awareness of issues around inclusion in your classroom and with your peers.

Course reviews

What have other teachers said about how Inclusive classrooms helped them?

"One example of how I have applied the knowledge and skills gained from this course in my day-to-day teaching is by incorporating differentiated instruction in my lessons. For instance, I now provide multiple ways for students to engage with content—such as using visuals, group discussions, and hands-on activities—so that learners with different strengths and needs can participate fully. This has helped create a more inclusive classroom where all students feel supported and motivated to learn."

Course participant, Nepal

"After attending the Inclusive Classrooms course, I applied what I learned by adapting group activities so that every student has a meaningful role, regardless of ability or confidence level. For example, during a project on environmental topics, I assigned tasks based on students’ strengths — some created posters, others researched online, while others presented ideas to the class — ensuring everyone could contribute and feel valued. This approach helped boost participation, especially among quieter or less confident students."

Course participant, Romania

"Among the various elements to be considered to promote inclusive education truly, I emphasize the importance of understanding that true inclusion is not achieved solely by providing equal opportunities to all students, but rather by offering personalized opportunities based on each student's profile and context."

Course participant, Brazil

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