Conclusion

This module has described barriers students may face as a result of the physical and social environment of the classroom, and has offered suggestions for mediating these barriers and enhancing student engagement.

The next and final content module will focus on Accessible Education approaches to assessing student learning.

Self-Reflection

• In your experience, what barriers in the physical and/or social classroom environment most impact the students you work with?

• What are 2-3 things you already do to reduce these barriers and enhance accessibility?

• What’s 1 new thing you’d like to try implementing over the next 4-6 months?