Inclusive Teaching and Practice

Inclusive teaching and practice in healthcare practice education encompasses intentional efforts to create learning environments that respect and value diversity among students, patients, and educators alike. It emphasises the equitable inclusion of individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their experiences are acknowledged.

The guidance is intended for educators (working in healthcare) and academics in practice and programme teams (working in education). It offers core themes which are divided into units and examine the importance and promotion of facilitating meaningful dialogue on race and racism, exploration of strategies for setting up the classroom as a practising safe space, and lastly delves into the importance of reflective practice as practitioners.

The guidance incorporates the Inclusive Training within Practice Project’s two golden threads and three key themes:

Golden Threads: 1) Critical Race Theory 2) Avoiding the Deficit Model

Key Themes: 1) Racial Literacy 2) Power Dynamics 3) Reflective and Reflexive Practice

This guidance has been developed by Paula Cummins (Mokita Training) for the Inclusive Training within Practice Project with insights and feedback from healthcare placement providers, education providers, learners and staff from across the South West.