Ep 7 - How to Make Discussions Inclusive, For Real (Part 1): A Different Way of Thinking about Our Goals

Do you aspire for your class discussions and activities to be more inclusive, but feel confused about what exactly to do beyond trying to be kind and fair to everyone?

One of the reasons educators have a hard time creating inclusive learning spaces is because they don’t have a clear idea what inclusion means. Indeed, the words “diversity and inclusion” are thrown about pretty frequently on college campuses without any real attention to defining what that means. As a result, a lot of people talk about being inclusive, but don’t have practices to back up their intentions.

In today’s episode, I am setting the foundation for the next episode’s discussion of practical strategies by talking in depth about what “inclusion” actually means. I will talk about why the concept of inclusion is actually inadequate for truly just, transformative spaces, and will offer a more powerful alternative in its place.

With a clear and robust vision in mind, you will be better positioned to develop strategies and assess your effectiveness when you facilitate.

FREE BONUS!

Don’t have a pen handy to take notes on the terms defined in today’s episode? I’ve got you covered! For your ease of future reference, I put together a free PDF for you titled “An Alternative to the Inclusion Buzzword” which covers each of the terms and definitions discussed today.

Get your free copy: An Alternative to the Inclusion Buzzword