Multimedia in the Inclusive Classroom
When working with multimedia (visual images, movie clips, etc.), especially multimedia that includes images of other human beings, it is important to take several things into consideration. While no one would consciously teach in a manner that would exclude students, sometimes we do things unconsciously that make certain students or groups of students feel uncomfortable or not involved in the class. You know what you are trying to accomplish by using a particular image, but the students will not. They will make assumptions and draw conclusions based on the image or images you use. Images are powerful and we need to use them thoughtfully.
- Here are some questions to ask when selecting the particular piece of multimedia for use.
- Who is included? Who is not included?
- How are those who are included represented? Positively or negatively?
- Does the multimedia reinforce stereotypes in any way? (If they do, or might to some students, don’t use them.)
- What assumptions might students make from the multimedia you use?
Cultural Diversity in Publications: Guidelines for Good Practice
Comprehensive publication from The University of Melbourne. (Downloads as a PDF file.)
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