TIC evaluation tool

Section Formal Classroom Teaching

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Formal Classroom teaching includes: lectures, tutorials, seminars, labs etc. 

This section looks at the design and delivery of classes to ensure that all students experience them as effective learning tools. Inclusive teaching uses clear, easily accessible resources, and a variety of approaches to engage all students regardless of learning preferences and strengths. 

For more information on inclusive classroom teaching see TIC: Classroom teaching

Question Answer Notes

Question 1

Are all teaching staff, including guest lecturers, encouraged to use a range of teaching methods and materials to respond to the various learning preferences of a diverse student body? 

Would you like more information?

More information on learning preferences

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Question 2

Have all teaching staff been made aware of the importance of good inclusive teaching practice and where to access information regarding these practices? 

Answering NO would indicate:
Answering YES would indicate:

Staff are advised of, and encouraged to attend relevant training events run by CAPSL, CLT, the staff office etc.

Answering NOT SURE would indicate:

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Question 3

Have all teaching staff been made aware of the importance of good inclusive teaching practice and where to access information regarding these practices? 

Answering YES would indicate:

Staff are advised of, and encouraged to attend relevant training events run by CAPSL, CLT, the staff office etc.

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Would you like to comment further / add any notes?  

Question 4

Are teaching staff aware of tools to check the facilities within their class rooms?

Would you like more information?

The Theatre AV Facilities Checker lists equipment in major class rooms. 

If all classes are held outside of TCD property, select N/A

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Question 5

Are the needs of a diverse student body anticipated when purchasing and refurbishing equipment, (e.g. lab equipment, tools, furniture)? 

Select N/A if you have no programme owned rooms for which you can purchase furniture. 

Would you like more information?

Click here to see the video regarding furniture and equipment (2m 21s).

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Not applicable
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Suggestion:

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Question 6

Are the needs of a diverse student body anticipated when purchasing and refurbishing equipment, (e.g. lab equipment, tools, furniture)? 

Select N/A if you have no programme owned rooms for which you can purchase furniture. 

Would you like more information?

Click here to see the video regarding furniture and equipment (2m 21s).

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Would you like to comment further / add any notes? What steps do you take to ensure student needs are met?

Question 7

Are prospective and current students well informed in advance of the nature of practical elements and of what they will have to do in order to undertake the course? 

Choose N/A if there are no relevant practical elements.

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Question 8

Are prospective and current students well informed in advance of the nature of practical elements and of what they will have to do in order to undertake the course? 

Choose N/A if there are no relevant practical elements.

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Would you like to comment further / add any notes? How do you ensure students are informed?

Question 9

Are disabled students advised of processes to follow when identifying any potential need for adjustments? 

Answering YES would indicate:

You proactively advise students of the Disability Service and advise any student who may require support to contact them.

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Question 10

Do you ensure disabled students receive the accommodations laid out within their Disability Needs Assessment report? 

Would you like more information?

Needs Assessment reports (often called LENS) are documents that are forwarded annually by the Disability Office to schools summarising the needs of disabled students within the area. For more see: Disability Service: LENS information

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Suggestion:

Would you like to comment further / add any notes? You may want to highlight any oversight procedures you use.